She was surprised when she woke up that morning that her Uncle Bebop (Boston) and Aunt Whitney were already there!
The first people to show up on the day of the party were Nonna, Big Daddy, and Aunt Sarah. Although they ran into some St. Patty's Day Parade traffic, they made it here just before Eden woke up from her morning nap. After the Jones clan arrived (Granddaddy, CC, Grandmama, Uncle Britton, and Aunt Courtney), Eden woke up from her morning nap, changed into her party outfit, and made her grand appearance to much applause and lots of oohs and ahhs (literally).
After the excitement of seeing the birthday girl awake, I grilled out hamburgers and chicken, and we all sat down for a nice meal ... complete with green bean casserole, corn salad, fruit salad, and chips - all inspired by favorites of the birthday girl, except for the chips, of course.
Then, it was present time! Of course, everyone was ready ...
And Eden braced herself for the long-haul ..
This year was the year of the chair. On Friday, Ashley and I could not pass up a little rocker for the front porch. Aunt Courtney surprised Eden with a recovered rocker (that used to be Ashley's Aunt Janet's when she was little) ...
... and Nonna and Big Daddy brought over my old rocking chair for her room! (very sweet)
Of course, she also got clothes, clothes, books, books, clothes, shoes, and books, too! She even received two of my favorite wooden toys that my mom had saved. Eden (and Ashley) loved all the gifts ...
One of my highlights was how Eden really warmed up to my dad ... After a little while it seemed like she was flirting with him (peeking around to get a glimpse, smiling when he noticed, giggling when he made a funny face, and looking around for him when he wasn't around) ... so much fun!
The last present Eden opened was her new stuffed animal (an owl named Dot) and a new outfit ... each were made by Ashley and are now officially in the EdenBaby line of products soon to be available ... the wings and ruffles around the legs are made from what is left of Ashley's baby blanket (seriously, it fell apart because it was washed so many times).
Eden REALLY likes Dot ...
... and her cute new outfit (top and pants) ...
Then it was time for dessert. Ashley made cupcakes and placed them on a series of plates and bowls to create a tiered look.
Of course, the birthday girl got her own, special cupcake ... complete with her new favorite fruit, cranberries.
At first, she just looked at it. Then she touched it. Then she looked at the icing on her fingers. Then she looked at the cupcake again. Her fingers. Us. After Ashley gave her a small bite, she figured it out ... YUM!
Overall, the party was a great success. Most people left by 3:30, and Ashley and her Mom got to do some much needed shopping for Ashley's birthday shopping trip. I got to stay back with Eden and relax a little (and have some leftovers). Thanks to everyone who came. For those who missed it, we missed you too. Hope to see you soon!
1 comment:
So precious!! Looked like she had a big time. All I can say is you better start making some boys clothes too! I'd be your best customer, I'm so impressed (and jealous), wish so bad I could make things!!!
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