The minnie party

First off, today is Patrick's birthday.  Happy birthday Daddy P!!  He does not like to make a big deal of his birthday or even do anything for it so I think he is very happy that Mallory's birthday now overshadows his.  He would much rather all the attention be on her than him.  We did go to his favorite restaurant for lunch (Olive Garden) and we went to Lowe's where I bought him a little refrigerator to go in his building outside.  Then when we got home he had a long nap, so its been a great day for him! 

Now on to the party details from last night.  This year was so much less stressful than last years party.  I am not really sure why...except maybe I just have a few more events under my belt & I am getting a little better at it.  This party was a little smaller than last years also...& next years will be even smaller!  We can't have parties this big every single year.  My family & friends made the party so easy for me...they were all a tremendous help.  I just bought the stuff & made a pasta salad & they did the rest!!  I appreciate all the help SO MUCH! 

My father-in-law bought a cooker and cooked cheeseburgers & hotdogs (Mal's fave).  My mother-in-law and Granny Pat made chili, baked beans & brought watermelon & canteloupe.  My mom brought cucumbers in vinegar along with the lettuce & tomato for the burgers & I made the pasta salad along with buying some chips & cheese doodles.  So that was the menu with birthday cake and red velvet cupcakes for dessert.  Very simple!

Beverage table & party favors

The cake.  Mallory's mouth dropped when she saw it.  Priceless!

Party favors

Jack!  I could eat him up!!

The sink was a big hit with the kids although several went home soaked with water.

My peoples

The birthday girl was way too busy to have her picture taken with mom.

Time to eat!

Tyler Kate.  She is so pretty!

Dessert!

Our attempt to get a group shot of the kids.  Impossible with this age group!

Mallory loved the bouncy house!  It was delivered Friday & it took her a few hours to warm up to it, but when she did we couldn't get her out of there.

'Kiki!'

Jumping with 'Ashy' who was my photographer of the evening.  Thanks Ashley!!!

Going through all her gifts & putting some of them together.

We used to not have any toys in Mallory's room & now it is full since the party.  Every time she goes in there, I think she is amazed.  After her nap this afternoon, she walked in there, looked around & said 'woowww!'  She can't get over how nice all her friends & family were to come to her party & buy her such cool presents!  I know most of the people who came read this blog, so thank you all for making Mallory's party a HUGE success!!