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elements of the par-tay

i have one niece...and she just turned 4!! so a birthday party-ing we went.
princess shelby's party was...well, interesting...and very 4 years old.

it all started with shelby as a princess...

...then spongebob entered. seems an interesting combo to me, but all the kids were really jacked up about it.
and of all the gifts she got, her fav was a spongebob blanket...in june!
isn't my bro a kick??? he's had that smile since he was a kid...and that's his "smile". i love him.
{{he's so proud of his daughter...and that makes me more proud of him.}}
then it was pool time...cousin style.
diving for rings in 3 inches of water is, well, boring, so brooke made up the "find the rings with your foot" game for entertainment.

jada doesn't do the "sitting in the pool thing", but she does take a great picture!shelby was uber safe in her swimming vest suit...it is 3 inches of water you know!
{{we bought her a non swim vest suit that is gorgeous...do you think she wanted to wear it? nope.}}

there was food, and lots of toddler junk food...it was my brothers house! and sofie was taking advantage...asking everyone for "more"...check out those cheeks!!!
what's a party without party horns???
and cake...and nana and papa???
when it was all said and done, our little princess had a great party...and for that, i am thankful. not only for the party, but for a super cute and loving princess shelby.

Comments

kay said…
It looks a lovely time was had by all! I love the princess/Spongebob combo.
awesome party! kids had fun doing their thing... that's important. love little Sophie stuffing her cheeks!!!
=)
Carrie said…
What fun!

Jk doesn't sit in pools? That girl is hysterical. I especially love chipmunk Sofie!
Kacey said…
OK, Princess Shelby in the floaty bathing suit is cracking me up! That is TOOOO funny!
Jen said…
what a totally great party!
Mandy said…
I was actually laughing at the vest swimsuit and then the very next line you mention it. I thought, wow they are cautious parents! And then I read she preferred it, of course! :-) Too funny! SOunds like a fun day!
Anonymous said…
She's so cute! Love your bro's smile!
Unknown said…
Shelby will one day look at the floating bathing suit and scream, "why did you have me looking like that?" at her parents! So cute and well prepared in case there was a woosh of water coming towards her.

Jada doesnt't like sitting in the pool???

Sophie's cheeks are adorable.
GypsiAdventure said…
Oh how cute! What a wonderful party-I hope the princess had a great time!
~K
Pam said…
what a fun party! the pictures are great!
Megan said…
Looks like all the kidlets had fun!! =D

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