For those of you that couldn't come to Tori's birthday Elmo Party, I am giving you a play by play so you can feel like you were there :) When my mom asked me how the party way, I said, "It was AWESOME!!" Then she asked how Tori liked it :) I had been looking forward to it for some time...but I think Tori liked it too :)
The invitation was on red paper and had a photo of Elmo with presents on the front...on the inside it said:
It's a Party!!
Tori's turning 2 and she's inviting YOU!
What: An Elmo Party
When: Saturday
Time: 2:00-2:45-ish
Where: Tori's house (and address)
We hope you can come and hav some cake, come at 2:00 and don't be late!
Don't worry about gifts, your presence is best, come on Saturday for an Elmo-fest!
We started out coloring an Elmo coloring sheet (thanks to sesamestreet.org) and we were going to use that same sheet to pin the nose on Elmo after everyone was ready. Tori's new little table in the corner of the photo actually came in very handy...I'm just not sure if she realizes it was for her birthday too...
Pin the nose on Elmo. The older kids were blindfolded...the wee ones just tried to pin the nose in the right place! We did this downstairs in the playroom...the kids also were able to play in the playhouse.
Pin the nose on Elmo. The older kids were blindfolded...the wee ones just tried to pin the nose in the right place! We did this downstairs in the playroom...the kids also were able to play in the playhouse.
Then it was back upstairs for Elmo cake, ice cream and Elmo juice. The cake didn't turn out exactly as I had imagined, but the photo looks alright...
Make a wish! Actually, it was more like...blow out the candles Tori...blow...like this....whhhhhh...Tori, blow out the candles...blow...blow...(I finally just blew them out)
YUM! Chocolate cake with fresh strawberries (Tori's fav) and whipped cream. And Elmo juice.
Then it was off to presents, although I mentioned not to worry about bringing anything, she received LOADS of fun stuff.
After presents, the kids decorated Elmo cupcakes, took an Elmo balloon (not pictured) and an Elmo coloring sheet and went home. It was a BLAST!
Tori in her new Elmo jammies...boy jammies yes, but none of us care since Elmo in on the front! :)
Photos of the downstairs...
This is the outside of the playhouse. The shutters turned out great thanks to Bryan! It was fun to have it finished by Tori's party cause the kids were able to play inside!
The view of the basement looking into the playroom...we're hoping Kristen will be willing to paint nursery rhymes on the wall). The rock wall and hearth were accomplished due to Bryan's hard work. I helped with the grout because of my super piping skills. The woodburning stove is still in the garage, but it will go in the open space :) I think a piece of fuzz is floating by the mantle! If you look close at the carpet in front of the wooden door, you'll notice the carpet changes color....apparently our carpet was the end of the roll and the color faded really good...too bad it wasn't under the archway...the carpet guys are coming again in a week or so to rip up this carpet and put the new stuff down (hopefully one color). As you look at the photos and wonder why we haven't decorated...mostly it's because of the upcoming removal, but also because since Friday, when it was installed, we haven't had a lot of time. We're just happy that it's finally done...well, almost.
A look at the top of Laeni's head and the windowsill. Bryan did a fabulous job on the pine piece above the 1/4 log sill. You'll have to come to our house to get a good look!
After presents, the kids decorated Elmo cupcakes, took an Elmo balloon (not pictured) and an Elmo coloring sheet and went home. It was a BLAST!
Tori in her new Elmo jammies...boy jammies yes, but none of us care since Elmo in on the front! :)Photos of the downstairs...
This is the outside of the playhouse. The shutters turned out great thanks to Bryan! It was fun to have it finished by Tori's party cause the kids were able to play inside!
The view of the basement looking into the playroom...we're hoping Kristen will be willing to paint nursery rhymes on the wall). The rock wall and hearth were accomplished due to Bryan's hard work. I helped with the grout because of my super piping skills. The woodburning stove is still in the garage, but it will go in the open space :) I think a piece of fuzz is floating by the mantle! If you look close at the carpet in front of the wooden door, you'll notice the carpet changes color....apparently our carpet was the end of the roll and the color faded really good...too bad it wasn't under the archway...the carpet guys are coming again in a week or so to rip up this carpet and put the new stuff down (hopefully one color). As you look at the photos and wonder why we haven't decorated...mostly it's because of the upcoming removal, but also because since Friday, when it was installed, we haven't had a lot of time. We're just happy that it's finally done...well, almost.
A look at the top of Laeni's head and the windowsill. Bryan did a fabulous job on the pine piece above the 1/4 log sill. You'll have to come to our house to get a good look!Here is a video at Tori's birthday party. This is mostly for Grandma Francis. I tried to get a video of Tori for Grandma Shirley, but Bryan took her tiger music maker away just as I was filming...sorry.
