E. Belle and Ivy had their birthday yesterday, and it was a success! There were LOTS of family and friends here to take part in the “royal celebration”. My camera battery died (of course) about halfway through, so here are the highlights of the first half, as I wait for the pictures from my mom’s camera…

The birthday girls with Grandpa Funk

Baby Belle in her adorable shirt by Kelsie at Abbie’s Creations

Princess Ivy (aka the girl who refused a nap)

Henry was such a good big brother! He didn’t even mind that both sisters got loads of presents!

Baby starting to eat….

Baby well into her meal…

And Baby finishing up. I think she ate more than her big brother and sister combined!

Present time!

Kids are always so helpful when it comes to opening up the gifts!

Baby got right into opening them up, too.

Just a small portion of the girls’ audience.

Princess Cake #1

Princess Cake #2

Essie’s Personal Barbie Princess 1 Year Cake

The water was FREEZING because we filled up the little pools in the morning, and then it rained a little and stayed cloudy. But kids just don’t care!

How many little girls can you fit into one baby pool?

And because he’s so darn handsome, here’s Ned.

Birthday Ballerina

Hmmm…is it possible we look alike?