Casa de Cavinder: Ladybug Birthday

Audrey's birthday turned out great! I'm glad we had it earlier in the day so it wasn't too hot. Yes, it was still hot, but we lucked out with some clouds so the sun was glaring down on us. I was a frantic woman in the morning trying to get it all ready, along with an almost 1 year old. Let's just say I was a tad "snippy." I changed my tune once the event got going, but I was on little sleep. My sister in law came over the night before so we could decorate the cake and the cupcakes. She did a great job with the cake. I baked, she decorated. I decorated the majority of the cupcakes, which were little ladybugs to fit the theme. We were up until 12:15am working on these bad boys. WELL past my bedtime! We had a good turnout with family, friends, mommy group and kids, and everything in between. We had it at the park down the street from our house so the older kids could play and not get bored. Elijah cooked up some hot dogs and burgers and we had a black bean salsa and mac n cheese as sides. Audrey got dolled up in her custom onesie and mommy made tutu. She had to change her outfit to eat her cupcake because we didn't want a mess! I laughed because she was Little Ms. Dainty when it came time to eat her cupcake. We had to smash her hand in there just so she would get a little messy! She got so many cute clothes and tons of toys! She's set for the year!!

Super cute ladybug cake

Audrey and her daddy. Audrey says, "Wassup!!"

The yummy station

The grill man and the decorater

I'm not really sure what I'm pointing at in this photo. Obviously something amazing.

Audrey "borrowing" a sippy cup

Honey, I think they are already dead.

Walking over the bridge

Jamming with the bells. Do you like how the skirt is eating her alive?

Now this was amazing! Ever since my mom passed away we always talk about how doves represent her. I love to see the little doves sitting on the wall outside the living room window. Well, this little dove decided to hang out with us almost the entire party! Was it a coincidence or was my mom watching over her grandbaby during this very important day? We all got a little misty eyed seeing this.