Clara's Birthday Party

Yesterday we celebrated Clara's second birthday with a golden birthday themed party at our house. The weather was great, so we were able to spend most of the party outside. It was such a great time and we were so thankful for all the family and our friends who came.

"How old are you?"

Clara received so many nice gifts. Thank you, everyone!

We had taco in a bag for dinner again this year.

Happy Birthday Video: https://youtu.be/Z3L8y_6gc64

I was so glad they my best friend Amanda and Adria were also able to attend. It's so fun watching these two together.

Uncle Dana and Reagan throwing football.

Uncle John and Auntie Christel's gift of the play cleaning set was sure a hit! All the kids were scrubbing and scouring the deck and it's pretty spotless now! Ha. Brynn and Clara were still playing with it all day again today.

Comments

theweckerlys said…

Great family pic! Love the ones of Clara & Adria together. Wow, Reagan was really into her football throwing. So glad we could be there to help you celebrate, Clara! Love you!

August 7, 2016 at 10:48 PM

carrington said…

It was a great day - nice post!

August 7, 2016 at 11:10 PM

shelly said…

She is such a happy girl. Looks like it was fun.

August 8, 2016 at 10:57 AM

Anonymous said…

So cute, all of 'em! I got a special kick out of how concerned/perplexed Clara and Adria appeared whilst looking off into the distance together. Thanks for posting!

Love,
A

August 18, 2016 at 9:37 AM

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