birthday bash

Today Lil went to her first kid's birthday party.  While she was much too small to socialize with the other children, she was big enough to impress the adults with this frilly frock.  She was just as juicy as her raspberry sweater, but even sweeter.  Whenever we're out, Lil seems to transform into this little fairy princess with the ability to make everyone fall in love with her.  And here I thought it was just me...

on her best behavior

so excited for party time!

delicious birthday spread

Even in all her cuteness, Lil did not distract from the main attraction.  Birthday girl Lia sparkled in her Brazilian party dress, and there were several little boys trailing after her the entire time.  I am sure this is something Lia will be getting used to as she gets older, though I don't think her papa will ever get used to it.

All of the attention did Lil some good, and she was all ready for pajama time as soon as we got home.  I also learned some very important lessons for Lil's future birthday parties: have plenty of juice boxes, plenty of good wine, and avoid any kind of time table.  The gifts will get opened and the cake will be consumed, as they say- all in good time!

birthday girl Lia turns 2!

partied till she dropped