A card for the birthday girl
Bounce, the pinata, was too cute to hit
Helena was soooo excited! She happily greeted her guests! (wearing an adorable handmade creation by my fabulous friend Christine Hair) Also, a special
BIG thank you to our parents, Lance and Sandy Collins a.k.a. Opa and Oma, for sharing their fabulous home and beautiful backyard for this special party. It was the "best birthday party ever" (quote by Helena Tomaszewski)!!!
Annie Gatward and Michelle Bergman arrive in style
blonds DO have more fun!
Sebastian got a little wet!
so handsome!
can I get in the pool yet, Mom?
now that we've had a family picture, the fun can start! Cindy, Helena, Michael, & Sebastian (new baby Tomaszewski not pictured)
Sebastian, always looking serious, is really having fun.
awesome... (Bailey Ledbetter)
shots.. (Helena Tomaszewski)
of kids... (Audrey Collins)
jumping/splashing in! (William Westmoreland)
Sebastian's favorite thing to do at the pool...throw things IN the pool
Helena sliding
Bella Ledbetter (10 months old) enjoying the pool with Momma's help
more pool time for Bella
Michelle and Annie in the splash zone
eating time!
yummm...watermelon (Oma always has watermelon!)
time for cake...anyone for a Miss Spider cupcake?
for the birthday girl...3 years old!
blowing 'em out and making a wish!
spiderific!
so GOOD!
everyone enjoyed cupcakes...even Callie Grasty
my mom, MaryAnn Roberts, with Palmer and Mitchell Westmoreland in the background
let's break that pinata!!
Sebastian's turn
Audrey was next
then William
Addy gave it her all...Helena giggled and laughed!
Bailey was the GIRL...she tore that thing up!
Helena with the lovely Cristina Trevino, our photographer for the party (THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!)
getting the loot...bouncy balls, rings, silly bands, rubber duckies, maracas, and dum dums
opening up presents...yay! Bible read along/sing along books from the Trevinos
My Little Pony storybook collection from the Ledbetters
all the girls helped Helena =)
Mommy and Sebastian
a swimming (it REALLY swims!) dolly from Frank and Jill Daly
opening the much awaited present from Mommy and Daddy (with her little pony from her "parents"--grandparents, John and Diane Tomaszewski--in hand)
a PINK CAMERA!!!
enjoying the bubble blower from Frank and Jill
Sebastian was enthralled!
more pool fun...Annie tried (and eventually did?) conquer the swan
sisters, sisters...thanks for all your help with the details Christy Black!
Uncle Mikey throwing Audrey HIGH!!!
Daddy flipping Helena
Addy...the little fishy sliding down on her tummy
Sebastian sliding in all on his own! (also...new baby Tomaszewski is starting to pooch out a little)
what's a pool party without someone getting thrown in the pool? Michael, Opa (Lance Colins) and Breamon Ledbetter....watch out Breamon!
somehow they got Breamon in, Michael too. Opa stayed dry!
To our sweet, sweet Helena...you have become the light of our lives in only 3 short years. You are energetic and full of fun and
everyone is drawn to your enthusiasm! You say the funniest things and recognize when people are hurting and try to use humor to make them feel better. You love Sebastian and are concerned when he's not near you. You pick up on things so quickly and surprise us daily with the things you remember and have learned. Your swimming skills have really increased this summer (you can swim from the deep end to the shallow end, jump off the slide, and jump off of the diving board--all without floaties) and we are so proud of or little fishy. Your fondness for "tutus" and picking out special shoes is endearing and I hope I never forget. We love how you break into song ("What's going to work? TEAMWORK!) at appropriate times and your are such a big helper to us. Your enjoyment doing everyday tasks, like making meals or cleaning, is just as great as doing extraordinary things, like going on Fanacations, going to the park, or jumping on the trampoline at Daddy's office. Helena Claire Elise Tomaszewski...we love you more than you'll ever know! Happy 3rd birthday, sweet pea!
A card for the birthday girl
Bounce, the pinata, was too cute to hit
Helena was soooo excited! She happily greeted her guests! (wearing an adorable handmade creation by my fabulous friend Christine Hair) Also, a special BIG thank you to our parents, Lance and Sandy Collins a.k.a. Opa and Oma, for sharing their fabulous home and beautiful backyard for this special party. It was the "best birthday party ever" (quote by Helena Tomaszewski)!!!
Annie Gatward and Michelle Bergman arrive in style
blonds DO have more fun!
Sebastian got a little wet!
so handsome!
can I get in the pool yet, Mom?
now that we've had a family picture, the fun can start! Cindy, Helena, Michael, & Sebastian (new baby Tomaszewski not pictured)
Sebastian, always looking serious, is really having fun.
awesome... (Bailey Ledbetter)
shots.. (Helena Tomaszewski)
of kids... (Audrey Collins)
jumping/splashing in! (William Westmoreland)
Sebastian's favorite thing to do at the pool...throw things IN the pool
Helena sliding
Bella Ledbetter (10 months old) enjoying the pool with Momma's help
more pool time for Bella
Michelle and Annie in the splash zone
eating time!
yummm...watermelon (Oma always has watermelon!)
time for cake...anyone for a Miss Spider cupcake?
for the birthday girl...3 years old!
blowing 'em out and making a wish!
spiderific!
so GOOD!
everyone enjoyed cupcakes...even Callie Grasty
my mom, MaryAnn Roberts, with Palmer and Mitchell Westmoreland in the background
let's break that pinata!!
Sebastian's turn
Audrey was next
then William
Addy gave it her all...Helena giggled and laughed!
Bailey was the GIRL...she tore that thing up!
Helena with the lovely Cristina Trevino, our photographer for the party (THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!)
getting the loot...bouncy balls, rings, silly bands, rubber duckies, maracas, and dum dums
opening up presents...yay! Bible read along/sing along books from the Trevinos
My Little Pony storybook collection from the Ledbetters
all the girls helped Helena =)
Mommy and Sebastian
a swimming (it REALLY swims!) dolly from Frank and Jill Daly
opening the much awaited present from Mommy and Daddy (with her little pony from her "parents"--grandparents, John and Diane Tomaszewski--in hand)
a PINK CAMERA!!!
enjoying the bubble blower from Frank and Jill
Sebastian was enthralled!
more pool fun...Annie tried (and eventually did?) conquer the swan
sisters, sisters...thanks for all your help with the details Christy Black!
Uncle Mikey throwing Audrey HIGH!!!
Daddy flipping Helena
Addy...the little fishy sliding down on her tummy
Sebastian sliding in all on his own! (also...new baby Tomaszewski is starting to pooch out a little)
what's a pool party without someone getting thrown in the pool? Michael, Opa (Lance Colins) and Breamon Ledbetter....watch out Breamon!
somehow they got Breamon in, Michael too. Opa stayed dry!
To our sweet, sweet Helena...you have become the light of our lives in only 3 short years. You are energetic and full of fun and everyone is drawn to your enthusiasm! You say the funniest things and recognize when people are hurting and try to use humor to make them feel better. You love Sebastian and are concerned when he's not near you. You pick up on things so quickly and surprise us daily with the things you remember and have learned. Your swimming skills have really increased this summer (you can swim from the deep end to the shallow end, jump off the slide, and jump off of the diving board--all without floaties) and we are so proud of or little fishy. Your fondness for "tutus" and picking out special shoes is endearing and I hope I never forget. We love how you break into song ("What's going to work? TEAMWORK!) at appropriate times and your are such a big helper to us. Your enjoyment doing everyday tasks, like making meals or cleaning, is just as great as doing extraordinary things, like going on Fanacations, going to the park, or jumping on the trampoline at Daddy's office. Helena Claire Elise Tomaszewski...we love you more than you'll ever know! Happy 3rd birthday, sweet pea!
2 comments:
Awe, Cindy, what a nice post!! I felt like I was at the party thanks to the great pictures and your captions! I wish we could have been there and that we could share some of these special times together, but this will have to do! I love miss Helena and her beautiful family!! I think of you often!
Sarah
Oh wow, Helena's Miss Spider's Sunny Patch 3rd Birthday Party was full of joy and fun. Really amazing job has been done in this bash! Anyway, I just reserved one of the local NYC venues for my sister’s surprise birthday party. I am looking for the theme inspirations for that. I wonder if you can help me out!!
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