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Since Chari is celebrating a birthday I thought I would share a past birthday post of my own. This one was first posted on October 5, 2008. Hope you enjoy it. It is definitely one of my favorites.
Sunday Favorite
from
October 5, 2008
Yesterday we celebrated Melissa's 2ND birthday party. Melissa is the only one of Fred and Norma's kids to be born in a normal month with normal weather. The other three were born in the dog days of hell...SUMMER! So this one was really enjoyable, in fact...down right chilly!
Here are a few pictures. The one thing I forgot is that it gets darker earlier now so I didn't take any pictures while there was still good light, but the ones I did get I think were pretty nice. The theme was Cinderella.
Here's her cake. The funny thing about the cake is that her daddy Fred took the Prince Charming figurine away. He said to get "that vato" out of there! I told him, you know...a long time ago you were "that vato" and because of "that vato" Melissa is here today. He put the Prince back...I think he's ready to be a grandpa!
And here's CinderMelissa herself! Isn't she beautiful? I did so want to wear that crown! Ah, I remember my days in the Tiara Club *sigh* And why is the Princess CinderMelissa sad? Someone has stolen her crown! Now I know I coveted that crown, I wanted that crown, I wished it was my birthday so I could wear the crown...but it wasn't me! I promise...I did not steal the crown. I think it was her wicked stepsisters!
And happiness reigns again in the Land of Alarcon. CinderMelissa is once again wearing her crown, proving she is the most beautiful princess in the land and therefore saving her Tia Ale from being imprisoned for stealing the most precious crown!
The fairytale is over now! Now it's time to grub down on some of that delicious cake! Mmmmm, good.
And her most loyal subjects have all come bearing gifts. Too many to picture them all here. But you can see the huge Dora the Explorer doll her Nana got for her...and I believe that's a Vtech Laptop Computer in that blue box. It's never to early to get them going on technology!
CinderMelissa waiting for more presents. I think there are still a few behind you there CinderMelissa!
And a little something for the peasants! A pinata. It got a little too late and too dark to hang the pinata from the huge tree in the front yard. But being clever, her mom Queen Norma hung it from a nail on the back patio and just let each child give it three whacks, starting with Melissa and her daddy as you see in the next two pictures. Even I got a goody bag full of candy to take home! Wealth abounds in the Land of Alarcon!
And Ye Olde Tavern Alarcon doesn't do too badly either. Here you see the Old King, King Tata, CinderMelissa's paternal grandfather doing Jello shots! You go King!
And when the Jello won't come out of the cup, take a spoon to it, no shame in that!
Ahhhh, some of the peasants...up to no good! Are they about to steal CinderMelissa's birthday presents?
Yes, yes...that is what they are doing. I see one of the thieves wearing the crown! He's stealing the Crown Jewels and the Royal Scepter! And the other thief is trying to abscond with the Royal Laptop! But wait, it looks like Sheriff IkieDillo is coming to the rescue. Save us Sheriff Ikie!
There's the thief! Sheriff IkieDillo has caught him red handed!
Go Sheriff Ikie. That's the treacherous thief Freddie the Terrible! He can fight Sheriff Ikie all he wants, but he's not going to get way!
Sheriff Ikie giving Freddie the Terrible the worst punishment in the land. A tickle party from Dora the Explorer. Freddie won't soon forget this horrible punishment!
And that's all for now from the Land of Alarcon where they all lived...HAPPILY EVER AFTER!
Looks like everyone had fun at that Princess Party. :) Melissa is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow cute Alicia. Looks like you all had a great time, and how nice for you to be able to relive it today! Bet the Princess is a big girl now!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the sweet comment. I'm touched by the kindness everyone has shared with me today!
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Heidi - Heart and Home
This is just so sweet! She is adorable at her princess party!
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ReplyDeleteAhhh...your little Melissa is just adorable in her princess outfit! I loved the story about her daddy removing prince charming...too cute! Well...this was certainly a birthday celebration to remember...thank you so much for sharing it with us today for Sunday Favorites, my friend! As I was looking through the birthday photos it took me back to a few of my 3 daughter's birthday parties...such sweet memories!
I'm so glad that you took a peek at my Tea Rose bedroom...that's awesome that we have the same little carosel! I collect them...that particular one was a gift from my honey and step-kids one Christmas! I just adore it!!!
Girlfriend, you're the best!!! Thank you so much for participating in Sunday Favorites special "One Year" birthday celebration! I loved all of your sweet notes and well wishes! Also, I sure do appreciate you putting my giveaway button in your sidebar...helping me get the word out!!! Thank you, Darlin'!!!
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Chari @Happy To Design
What a beautiful little princess you have. Looks like Melissa really enjoyed her party - except when her crown got stolen. ;-(
ReplyDeleteYou're wonderful at telling a tale, Alicia! This time it's the tale of Melissa's birthday, accompanied by lovely pictures of the Princess , decorations and presents.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific new week!
Oh, so cute! She is absolutely adorable! ALL the kids are....looks like a great time was had by all...even Grandpa with those jello shots!
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