So, Sunday the 12th is Rebe’s 3rd birthday. The only thing I like better than birthdays are birthday parties! (Just call me Little Miss Birthday!)- especially if it’s one of my kids! So, no question we had to celebrate, particularly with Nana and Papa in town to add to the festivities. The tricky thing was that we planned Josh’s and my Edinburgh trip the weekend before we were moving- we had to move from our Aberdeen flat to a transition house in Banchory (45 minutes away) before we move to our new flat on the 29th. We didn’t have time to do the party before our trip, we had the Sunday after our trip but no time to prepare anything, then time in Banchory- too far away for anyone to come to a party. Such a dilemma!
Josh had the genius idea of hosting a princess party at Burger King on that Sunday and he suggested his mom would probably make the cake for me. Bless her heart, she did! Funny story there- I was just thinking a 9×13 with some fun frosting, but as a joke, I sent Nana link to some very complicated castle cakes…after she looked, I said ha ha, just kidding! Evidently, I planted an idea because look at this amazing cake!!! Not only did she watch my kids for 2 days whilst we were in Edinburgh, she also made this ace of cakes-
Our Friends
Katrina & Duncan
Betsy & Hannah
Angela, Archie, & Ella
Kate nursing Callum
Justin, Melissa, & Jamie
Lily (Kate’s daughter)
Rachel, Chris, Ethan, & Benjamin
Kate’s sister, Lindsay, Kate’s husband Brannon, & Lily
Nana and our neighbor we love, Grace
Precious Luke- these were the crowns we all made
Sweet Grace helped take care of my two as much as possible
Singing to the birthday girl…all week Rebekah had been asking if they would sing, “Happy Birthday dear Bekah”? She was pretty excited when they did!
Getting to eat the cake and its yummy treats
Getting presents was a big hit!
This so reminds me of me! I used to pile on every gift I possibly could…
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What a fun party! Way to go, Mom, with the castle! Hope the new (temporary) home is good and that you all have a really fun time together!
oh, and i like that josh is wearing the shirt that mom and i picked out for him!
Stunning cake, Nana!! Seriously, you are a champ.
And happy, happy birthday, dear Rebes!! You are a beautiful little girl with a sweet, tender heart. You have parents who love you and grandparents who adore you. And sweet friends who are eager to celebrate you; wish we could've been there among them. We love you so very much!!
Wow! You & Nana have inspired me!
Em- seriously can't see the screen. Wish we could be there. It looks like a beautiful party! Josh's mom cake is AMAZING! Happy birthday dear Rebekah! So thankful to God for your sweet smile and abundant joy and the way you make those around you laugh! Please send your new address so we can send R something in the mail and this time I will get it right and it will come right away:)
Rebekah is growing up so fast! Looks like the birthday girl had a fabulous time. You look amazing Emily! I am also thrilled to see that God has showered you with so many friends.
For the record, the castle cake is out of the park. Way to go Nana. She rocks!
I can't believe that Rebekah is 3 already! Are little baby girls aren't babies anymore! It looks like she had a wonderful birthday party and the cake was awesome! HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY REBEKAH! We love you!!!
Great pictures Em. Rebeka LOOKS like a princess! How did you do her hair, I absolutely LOVE it!
didn't get the "h" on the end of Rebekah…..*smile*
Second try as first attempt a couple of days ago didn't make it! Wow Wow Wow – way to go Phyllis – the cake looks amazing!! As I've eaten quite a bit of your cooking, I know that it tasted divine!
Fun Fun Fun party – the birthday girl looked adorably precious in her princess dress at Burger King which was of course the perfect place to wear it. Great to see shots of your friends most of whom I was fortunate enough to have met when there for Luke's birthday. Great party for the birthday girl!!
What a fun cake! Can't believe Rebekah is three–oh my goodness. You look so happy to be with your kiddos, Emily. So sweet.