McKinley loves animals and she especially loves Elephants! So when it came time to start planning her 2nd Birthday Party, I knew that elephants would be the perfect theme.
With the help of Pinterest, I started planning this pachyderm themed party. I kept planning and planning and soon what was supposed to be an easy little party (since I am 8 months pregnant) turned into a little more than I imagined.
Originally, the party was supposed to be at our church's outdoor pavilion where there was plenty of room for the kids to run around and they would also have use of the playground. We were going to have bubbles, sidewalk chalk, big bouncy balls that the kids could kick at each other, etc. But Mother Nature had others plans and due to a rainy cold front that moved through, the party was moved indoors.
With the help of family, we decorated the inside of our townhouse and before we knew it, we were surrounded by tons of polka-dotted elephants, balloons and food. We were officially ready for McKinley's 2nd Birthday Party.
I do have to give a HUGE shout out to my sister who took a day off of work to come over early and help me get ready for the party. Without her I would have been lost, very overwhelmed and I might just have gone into labor!
Elephants, Elephants Everywhere: The Décor
It all started with the invitation!
Let's Party!
Thanks to all our great family and friends that could make it out to help Miss M celebrate this special milestone! We are truly blessed by each one of your friendships!
Let Them Eat Cake!
McKinley loved everything to do with the cake: singing, blowing out of the candles, and of course getting to eat her own piece of cake. This was only the 3rd time she has ever had cake and that is counting the cupcake she ate a few nights back on her actual birthday.
Time for Presents!
After all our sweet friends left, McKinley took a little nap and when she woke up it was time to open a few presents.
Here is a video of McKinley doing her best Buzz impersonation after she opened her Toy Story DVD.
This day was so special to our little family. Even though McKinley will probably not remember this party, her Dad and I will never forget the joy that we saw on our two year olds face!
By the way, I promise this will be the last post about McKinley's 2nd Birthday:)
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