Amelia's Barnyard Bash!

Although we celebrated Amelia's 2nd birthday one week early, we still celebrated in style! Her party invitation read:

OINK, OINK, MOO, MOO

Amelia Jane is turning two!

So dress up in yer barnyard best

n' trot on over to her farm out west.

Sunday, May 25th is the date.

Ya'll come 'round, don't be late.

The shindig starts at 5 on the dot, 

fer BBQ and cake this is the spot!

We had great weather and a great turnout too! I, of course, was pretty concerned about the weather all morning as it stormed and hailed at our house.  But, the weather opened up just long enough for Jason to cut the grass (he was thrilled) and to put up the cardboard farm animals that Amelia and I have been working on for weeks now!  Amelia actually helped paint the animals and applied many of the cotton balls on the sheep.  We had mostly family and a few friends, like Natalie, Conner, Carter, Cooper, and

 Claire.  Amelia got lots of great gifts including a sand and water table that was quite the hit at the party.  Amelia also scored a new table and chairs where she can enjoy her meals.  She received a wonderful selection of new books, clothes, and toys, some of which were even farm-themed!

Everyone dined on BBQ fare, including brats, hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches.  We had cole slaw, baked beans, and potato salad as well.  I made a dirt cake with a picket fence and some pigs buried in the "mud" for dessert as well as some pig and sheep cupcakes.  Amelia loved when everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to her and blew out all of her candles on the first try!

As the evening went on, the storms returned.  The party moved inside and Amelia stayed up until 10 PM entertaining the last of the party goers.  Thanks everyone to who helped make it such a special day for Amelia!