9.29.2008

Party Girl!!!!

Saturday was Gabre's Birthday party. Who knew a 1 year old's Birthday party could be so much work. It took my mom and I three days to pull off this party. We had catered Ethiopian food, PB&J for the kids, a candy buffet, elephant and giraffe cupcakes. I will say we had a few laughs Friday night trying to make the cupcakes actually look like elephants and giraffes. It took us all night with a late night run to the grocery store by Scott.
I also made a Happy Birthday sign in Amharic. It was so windy at the park that the sign lasted about 5 minutes. As you will see it took Scott getting on top of the car to hang the sign for that 5 minutes.
We had a petting zoo come for the last hour. Gabre and all the kids loved the baby animals.....so cute. It was a Birthday to remember.













18 comments:

Nikki said...

Wow- you guys did a great job! Beautiful decorations,a nd sounds fun too :)

Nikki

Erin Sager said...

That looks like the best party ever, so cute!!!!

Elisabeth said...

What a beautiful party!!!
and what a beautiful family!

ellen

Steph and Evan Griffith said...

I want a petting zoo at my next b-day party!!

Leah, it looks like it was an amazing day, and the cupcakes look great!

Steph

Erin said...

I am kicking myself!! I missed out on giraffe cupcakes!! I am going to go buy a day planner.

Trendy Mindy said...

Leah - Hi there!! I am obsessed with Signorelli/Omni Peace!! Love your shirt. What a great day- of course Gabre looked beautiful!!

Cheri said...

We celebrated Malaena-Sloan's first birthday Sunday. I thought our party was great, but you really pulled it all together, and had an amazing day. Glad you updated...been wondering how y'all are doing. Cheri in Missouri (best friend of Chantelle)

I Love Purple More Than You said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! No, I didn't do it myself. I had a blog makeover from www.graphicallydesigning.com (Darcy). She was awesome to work with and has several different price plans.

That looks like one amazing 1st birthday party you guys had!!!

Doreen said...

WOW!!!! Can you do that kind of shindig for my girls too!!! I am impressed!

Doreen in Montreal single Mom to Faith-Jiangxi & Mia-Sichuan

Robbin Hopkins said...

Great party. And her outfit is just too cute, love the sandals.

Robbin

blessedwithmaya said...

wonderful party...may I steal a few ideas for Maya's party in the spring? great cupcakes; great sign. looks like a wonderful time had by all!

Nicholas said...

Happy Birthday gorgeous Gabre!

You did a fabulous job - enjoy this time!

The Andersons said...

how exciting! looks like you did an amazing job on all things pink and party! i introduced myself a couple weeks ago as a new IAN family. i was wondering if i could link your blog on mine?

Lisa said...

I wanna turn 1 at your house!! What a great party thrower you all are. I hope Gabre is sleeping way better and doing very well at this phase.
Our love,
Lisa and family.
p.s. see you tomorrow

Lesa said...

Leah, it is amazing how fast they grow isn't it? You sure had a beautiful birthday party for Hope.

Happy Birthday Hope!!!

Shawn said...

It was so great to see you guys yesterday. We miss you already. We're sending Scott's company lots and lots of "let the Reeves move where they want" thoughts so that maybe you guys could move up here soon! If not we'll definitely come visit in Dallas next year.

Shawn & Lidya

Tricia and Anthony said...

Leah. Thanks for visiting my blog. Gabre is just too cute. I noticed her two little teeth in one of the photos. How precious. Those cupcake giraffe's are verry creative and look yummy!

Lory Howlett said...

Hi Leah, Hey, I know of a family that is interested in buying something from your Adoption Shop. Is there an address where I can send them?