Birthdays!

The fall is birthday season for Cyanne and her friends. And what fun it is! First up, Cyanne's good buddies Owen and Laith had a joint party at the always-a-hit Padaro Beach Grill where the sand pit beckons, the pizza is tasty, and the trains are loud...


The birthday boys.






































Gwendolyn savors the cupcakes.

























Daalia, Laith, and Will enjoying the festivities.















Cyanne watches Gabe blow bubbles.

(photo courtesy of Owen's blog)


Cyanne hears a train whistle...
















ChooChoo...! That's Cyanne and Tom in silhouette waving:)

Gwendolyn's birthday bash was the next weekend, also down at Padaro (these kids know a good thing when they see it!), and was fit for a princess. Friends and family came from far and wide to celebrate the birthday girl's two amazing years. Cyanne loved the delicious cupcakes, playing in the sand, and hanging out with all her little buddies. And the sparkly arm painting was really cool!

Gwendolyn, the star of the show.
















Cyanne inspects the arm painting progress, after a little coaxing was needed to convince her it really would be very neat.
















































Victoria and Princess Gwendolyn listen to Bill Strong address the gathered party guests:





















Ready for round 2? Elke and Kristen.








In the sandbox.




















































The crew at work.





















We're still working on Cyanne's love of the camera - or lack thereof... The latest theory is to use reverse psychology, which has already shown some promise. :)









"Daddy, can we come back next weekend?"