princess birthday party

Al thought he had Becky talked into a Wonder Woman birthday party, but about a month ago Becky decided she wanted a princess birthday party again.  So we bought a pretty Cinderella dress for her to wear and used the decorations from last year.  She couldn't have been any happier!

 Our princess

 opening presents - definitely one of the highlights, even though turnout for her party was low this year

 a Leapster!

 Another one of her requests was a castle cake again.  I was not going to disappoint my princess, so I spent most of the afternoon on Friday making her this fabulous cake.  I did learn a few things last  year, so it was a little easier and not quite so lopsided. 

 Getting ready to blow out candles.

 eating cake and ice cream

 taking a break to pose with Mommy

 posing with her balloons

 family photo op

All in all, it was a great party.  I think Becky was a little disappointed there were no other kids here to play.  She spent a lot of time down in the basement playing by herself.  That's what happens when you're born so close to a holiday.  It just means she'll continue to get presents for a week or so when she sees people for Thanksgivng.  I have a feeling she won't mind so much then!