Today we celebrated Tootie’s birthday a little early. She invited three girlfriends to go out for pizza. Then we returned to the house — which was adorably decorated by my friend Amy Upshaw — where we ate cake, opened presents, etc…
Hubs hasn’t toned the photos yet, so the colors are a little off, but you get the idea …
Cute party sign by Amy
Amy decorated while we were eating pizza. (Banner is her design.) Tootie was quite surprised upon our return.
Cake by Tracie Rich. Yum.
From left: E-man, Tootie, Jada, Rebecca, Olivia
Birthday girl.
BFF Olivia
Moody Mom's Bear, aka Rebecca
And here's Jada, who celebrated 7 in November
The E-man was perhaps a tad too muc into the present-opening.
Pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey princess/diva style.
After three perfect tail-pinnings, we realized the girls were peeking!
We had such a good time. The girls played, the E-man made the most of being a pesky little brother and the mamas had some much-needed girls-afternoon-out time.
And many, many thanks to Amy for such darling decorations. Tootie wore her hat well into the evening and is already insisting that Amy “do” her party next year.
Next up: The E-man turns 5. Then I turn 40. (Not sure whether those pictures will be fit to publish. Heh.)
And now, back to my Chocovine.
Tags: The little ones
Meet Cathy Frye — deer widow, mama to two small children and stepmom to two teenagers. By day, she writes for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. By night, she Googles things like “whooping cough symptoms” or “child ate toothpaste.” Cathy describes herself as barefoot, breeding and medicated. Her husband considers her a real catch! 
Happy birthday Tootie! And wow, those are georgous decorations! I know who I’m going to hit up for ideas next time there’s a party …
My GAWD! This party should be featured in High Profile! Amy did Martha Stewart proud. And that cake is so beautiful! Amanda looks so happy. I bet she’ll remember this party for the rest of her life. Happy birthday Tootie!
Love, love, love it! Absolutely adorable.
Great Party – thanks for the invite.