July 22 was Dolly's birthday!
Becky was away on Nantucket so Ally and I did all of the party preparations. This was her idea for balloons! I was thinking more paper-chain or a banner but she came up with this idea and I executed it.
I did the hearts - it was so cute. In case you can't tell it was a rainbow-themed party!
Ally colored in the rainbows while I worked on the balloons and the hearts
We made tiny doll-sized cookies with rainbow sprinkles
The day of the party Ally wore a new dress that Becky designed and made for her. (Yes Becky created the pattern herself!)
I created "goody bags" out of craft paper and Ally stuffed them for the guests.
I wore a skirt Becky made - here we are Ally and Mommy in our Becky creations! We picked her up from the airport in our outfits!
The birthday girl Dolly.
(Dolly is a wearing a dress Grandma Debbie made for her.)
(Dolly is a wearing a dress Grandma Debbie made for her.)
Dolly and her sister Baby waiting for the guests to arrive.
Ally was so excited when the guests started to arrive!
Ally's imaginary friends E-essa, Di-essa and some other essa were the guests.
The gift table
Ally read to the girls in Spanish!
Its a huge book that is difficult to manage but she pointed out objects and explained the English and Spanish words for things.
I read a book as well - and Ally sat with Dolly in her lap. She had so much fun at this party.
After the cat dance show it was time for gymnastics! Ally demonstrated some skills.
Then she helped Dolly and Baby to do the skills.
Then mama spotted E-essa on the beam.
After gymnastics it was time for treats!
We set the table with doll-size place settings.
Ally carried over the cookies.
Ally and Mommy!
Gifts after treats - scented markers!
Dolly asked for stickers you could color (Ally has some in a special craft kit. For dolly I simply printed out pictures on to mailing labels for her to color.)
Can you tell how much fun Ally was having at the party?
Smelling all the different markers - Becky and I were so scared Ally would color our noses! But we had to smell all the different scents.
After gifts Ally brought the girls to the park
She demonstrated the monkey bars
And helped Dolly and Baby to safely play on the climbing structure.
Finally the party was over and Ally relaxed on the couch to watch some TV.
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