a very fairy birthday part 3: the family

Okay, last birthday post. I think I have officially dragged it out enough and must come to terms that it is over and she is two. Le sigh.... To catch up, you can find parts one and two here and here.

None of our family currently live very close to us. Mr. P's family is about 3 1/2 hours away, my parents are a good 10 hours away, and I have aunts in Savannah and Texas and my Papa is in Savannah, so everyone had quite the drive to get to us. But because they love us (her), most of them managed to make the trip to share in her special day.

My aunt and granddad actually came up on Friday and were a HUGE help to me. We were able to run most of the last minute errands (grocery store and such) that afternoon and then all have dinner together that night. They also were back up early the next morning to come help us set up. My aunt hit the kitchen while my poor Papa got stuck fluffing poms.

My parents ended up leaving late Friday afternoon and drove through the night to get here. After a nap Saturday morning, they got up to help as well. Dad manned the stove and helped us set up outside while Mom finished up with last minute decorations and helped set up.

There is no way I would have gotten everything done without all of their help. And Mr. P. But he's a given.


BG was beyond excited to see all of her family there. It is not very often that they are all in once place and she just ran from person to person soaking it all in.

Daddy helping with some clothing trouble.




Some play time with Pops.


BG and Grandaddy.




After everyone left, we let BG sit down and open her presents from family. She loved putting on quite the show for everyone. She's nothing if not a ham!


As I've said a million times, it was such a good day.

a very fairy birthday part 2: birthday girl and friends

When it came time for Baby Girl's first birthday party, I decided to hold it back down in Savannah. We had been in SC for about six months and had yet to build any great relationships while here and I knew that our closest friends and most family would be easier to celebrate with back there.

After the party, I told Mr. P that for sure we would hold her second birthday party at home. In South Carolina. Though I was a bit afraid at that time of what our life would look like and if things would be any different relationship wise.

Well, I should've known I had nothing to worry about.

We love where we live. And no doubt, one of the main reasons is because of the people we surround ourselves with. Y'all, we have amazing friends.


BG's two little buddies from school (her favorite little people on the planet) were able to come and BG was thrilled. She took off running for them both when they showed up. Those three are going to give us trouble one day but right now, they're just plain adorable.

Playing a game of chase. Love them.

My best friend brought her two little kiddos all the way up from Savannah. My other best friend came up from Athens for the day. They love my little one.


One of my favorite ladies, Anne, brought her sweet boy by. BG loves Mac. She asked for him for days afterwards. Think she might have a crush?


Our neighbor brought her little girl on over too. BG loves this girl.


I am so thankful for these ladies and their families. I'm thankful for the new friendships I've made here. I'm thankful that my past relationships are still so great. Most of all, I'm thankful that these wonderful people adore my daughter and that their awesome children are her friends.


The day was perfect.