Evelyn celebrated her 4th birthday on Monday, Jan 12th. She was blessed with the surprise visit of Ryan's Mom Brenda and Sister Dawne. Ryan and I knew of their arrival, but Evelyn was not expecting them to visit. It was so nice to see them and have them celebrate with us.Ashton, one of Evelyn's friends from school, was able to come to the party and he brought his big brother Alex. Melissa, Megan and Emily, some of Ryan's co-workers also came over to enjoy the party.
I was very pleased with how Evelyn's cake turned out. The chocolate cake was almost like a brownie and the 'Dora' cake decoration looked better than I imagined it would. It was pretty easy too!
Nana and Auntie Dawne stayed for 2 nights. We played Wii, cuddled, read books, did puzzles and went for a walk to visit the school. Evelyn came down with a fever and sinus congestion last night, so she went to bed early. Her playschool was cancelled because her teacher was not able to get there. We've had a good dump of snow in the past few days. Ryan took a personal day from work that day also. So, we were able to spend all of Tuesday together.
Evelyn dressed up as a fairy princess, and Ethan was determined to try her outfit on too - right down to the gold, high-heeled tap shoes! It was pretty funny - but we did not force him to wear this - it was all his doing!
So, this morning, Evelyn is miserable and feverish again. Ethan and she are at each others throats, and we all need a really good nap.
Hopefully, when I check on this blog later today, I'll have LOTS of comment to read! (You know, it is very discouraging to a blogger to not get comments. If you read it, leave a comment! Even a 'thanks for sharing' works nicely!)
11 comments:
Yay!! I'm glad that the party for Evelyn turned out so well. I love the cake - great job! My favorite picture is the one of Evelyn by herself in the pink shirt with her Dora birthday hat. She looks just like you. She is beautiful!
Looks like you had a very wonderful birthday party! What fun!! And very nice to have a special visit with family.
Love the pictures - the cake looks yummy!
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Gorgeous pic of Evelyn! She is SO beautiful! What a great cake! It looks spectacular. Must have been such a surprise for her to have a visit from Nana and Aunty. Pretty cool bday gift and it looks like you had quite the party in the end!
Thanks for all the great pics. It kind of lets us have a feel of what it would have been like.
Ethan is quite the clown!!!
I hope you got a good nap. And that you are all feeling better!
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There, I boosted the number of comments! ;)
Thanks K-A ;-) It's not a numbers thing, more of a 'who is reading this' sort of thing.
the cake looks amazing!!!
(i do read your blog often, i'm just not very comment-y) 8)
Had a great time. Too bad we could have not stayed a bit longer to help you out with the kids. Hope you are feeling okay. Love and kisses Nana
That is so funny Brandee said that about the picture that she looks like you - I was going to say the exact same thing! It must be her expression too. Love the pic of Ethan in the dress too. Always wanting to be like the big sister!
The choc cake was the best ever!!! Yummy. You and my brother have made the cutest kids. He is one lucky guy!!! Hope Evelyn is feeling better. Come home sooner than later. It all works out in the end!!! Hug & kiss those great kids for me. Tell them auntie loves them lots. Cheers!
hahahahahaha! 10 Comments! wonderful!
love those pictures near the cake of Evelyn and Ethan. so cute. they look absolutely delighted. and evelyn looks so treasured, so celebrated. like she knows she's loved and this is all about her! so wonderful! that is how we're supposed to feel! praise God she has such a wonderful family who affirms that value in her :)
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