The Pirate Party

 So the day of Elizabeth's birthday was also her pirate party. 

It was a blast!

I was so thankful for all the people that came, I know it is hard to travel and we had a LOT of people.  All together there were 13 kids and 18 adults. 

A few of our pirate crew mates!

Pirate cousins playing together!

 The kids loved the playground, but sadly I didn't bring my camera down to the playground area this year, so the only pictures are of the picnic area where we ate and did presents.

We had tons of pirate gear, and I even tried to wear a hat with matching shirt...only my big head/hair isn't made for paper pirate hats, so it kept falling off.  I eventually had to abandon the hat. 

Spyglasses anyone?

Elizabeth wouldn't wear a hat that day, but was eager to show everyone her hook and her mask.

Arg!  Taste my hook, ye scallywag!

Elizabeth Hook

Just pirating it up!

The food was great.  Mark grilled and we had lots of yummy sides including: baked beans, chips, pasta salad, corn salad, and cole slaw. 

YUMMY!

 

Let's not forget the yummy birthday cake and cookies!

Love this cake- Buttercream = YUMMY!

Ready for CAKE!

Elizabeth got great gifts! 

Pet hospital- too cool!

Yay, gifts!

PONY!

She got an art desk from Mommy and Daddy!

Art supplies too!

Princess dress from Aunt Melissa!!

Plus there are lots more I couldn't post. 

Even some friends and family members didn't think they could come so they gave her her gifts early.  When they were able to able to come, they brought even more! 

Needless to say we are so thankful for our family and friends for being so generous.  Thank you for helping us celebrate our special little girl's third birthday!!  We love you all!