Birthday Party

We finally got around to having Punky's birthday party this weekend...almost three weeks past her actual birthday.  Bad parents, bad bad bad...

Seriously, it's challenging having a birthday right after Christmas.  Planning a party early won't work because people are busy attending holiday parties and rushing around in all the hustle and bustle of the season.  Right after the holidays, people are recuperating, returning to work, and trying to get back into the routine.  Add in the wonderful weather we have this time of year, along with her dad's crazy work schedule, and we have the perfect recipe for a late birthday party.  Poor kid, she kept asking about it and breaking my heart. 

Sesame Street Birthday Cake

Last year we squeezed her first birthday party in at my sister's house while we were home for the holidays.  This year I wanted to have it at our house.  It was really cold and snowy yesterday, but my family all managed to make the long ride up to be here.  And Punky had a great time.

The number one thing on her list for the perfect birthday party?  Balloons.  Closely followed by presents, of course.  And cake.  And hearing everyone sing happy birthday to her.  I probably don't even need to say it, but yes, it was a Sesame Street party. 

Yummy cake!

She was adorable opening her presents.  Every time she started tearing the paper off one, she'd say, "Whoa! What is it?!?!"  She got new outfits that are perfect for school.  She is set now until we need summer clothes.  To her delight, she also got a few new toys.  Grammy and Pappy got her an Elmo guitar...and I let her open it first.  Needless to say, it took a long time to get through the rest of the presents.