Thanksgiving and Birthday Fun

Everyone loves a birthday but it is hard when your birthday falls very near a holiday like Thanksgiving.  This turned out pretty cool for Violet this year.  We celebrated with the family on her actual birthday and then she got to have a second celebration with her friends a week later.  Can't get much better than two birthday parties in your honor. 

First let's not forget Thanksgiving.  This year Jon and Lissa hosted the family plus a neighbor family.

 The birthday girl wanted Butterflies as her theme.  There are lots of activities and ideas for a Butterfly Party and thanks to Auntie Cheryl, we had them all.

 Auntie Cheryl loves flying in to celebrate the birthdays of her two favorite cousins.  We love having her here.

 After the party, there were lots and lots of presents to open from friends and family.

 And speaking of family, here I am with my oldest Jon, father to the darling birthday girl.  Always good to actually get a great picture.