This year, Jillian asked to have a Dora birthday party. She was positive about this decision...no changing her mind. Funny thing is, she likes Dora, but she is much more into My Little Pony these days. Nevertheless, we had a Dora party! We blew up swimming pools in the backyard and borrowed a water slide from our friends. We invited a lot of friends from church, but most of them were out of town. That's a summer birthday for you. :)
My pretty party girl
Sassy girl!
She got a Dora outfit from Grandma just for her party.
I decided to get a few pictures before her party started when she was all cute and dry. I knew most of her party pics would be of her in a swimsuit. :)
They quickly changed into their swimsuits and were ready for the party to begin!!
Decorations!
Ready for swimming!
Kaitlyn, Kennedy
Jillian was excited 2 of her little friends from church came. (Lily and Bliss)
After a little bit of swimming, we could tell all the kids were hungry. Back inside for lunch. We did a picnic style lunch. Sandwiches, chips, cheese and crackers, Dora yogurt, fruit and more! We knew the kids would want to play outside again after lunch, so they stayed in their swimsuits.
Lily, Bliss and Jilly enjoying their lunch
Cooper, Kennedy, Kaitlyn and Baby Baron
The Fox family came right after I snapped this picture.
Matt, Leigh, baby Colin, and Ryan
.....and Kade!
After their lunch, they decorated their goody bags! (Kennedy and Ryan)
Desserts! Yum! Jillian specifically requested chocolate covered strawberries and ice cream. (We had LOTS of ice cream...just didn't have it out of the freezer yet for the picture)
Sweet girl ready to blow out her 4 year old candle!
Getting ready to sing to the birthday girl
Making a wish!
Dessert time!! Ice cream, of course!
Sitting in her new lawn chair from Grandma and Pa.
Kennedy
Kaitlyn
Cooper with blue teeth from his blue cookie!
Pa and Jilly
After dessert the kids got back in the water! They had sooo much fun and lots more energy after eating.
Tony started to refill the pools but it turned into "lets spray the kids!"
The whole crew (minus baby Colin and baby Baron)
Look at all the kids!
After playing and playing, it started to thunder so we went inside and everyone dried off and changed clothes
My pretty girls.
Jillian was anxious to open her presents!
Kaitlyn bought Jillian "Princess Luna" from My Little Pony with her own money. So special. She was so excited to give it to her.
Kennedy did the same thing. She bought her Pinkie Pie
Princess dress from Grandma and Pa
Dora leap pad game from Cooper!
She had a lot of eager onlookers!!
Jilly with Grandma and Pa
Monday, June 10th is her actual birthday. She will be getting a few more presents.
We all had a great time and I know all three girls will sleep extra hard tonight!!
Love my Jillian!
