Caroline's 11th Birthday

 When I asked Caroline what she wanted to do for her birthday this year, she immediately said "Slumber party" and named off the four friends she wanted to invite.  So we made narwhal-themed invitations and she handed them out to Anna, Claire, Emma, and Lauren (LoLo to Emmy and friends).  Two were able to stay through dinner and cake (prior commitments) and LoLo and Emma were able to spend the night.  The girls kept it old school by watching "The Last Unicorn" and playing Dance Party on the Wii.  Caroline got to pick the menu (above) which consisted of dino shaped chicken nuggets (Emmy's choice), Bagel Bites, watermelon, pasta salad, and....bacon.  Yes, bacon.

Jay got kicked out of his seat at the table since there were so many girls.  He enjoyed his view from the counter.

Did you know that icing on  an ice cream cake will run after it's frozen?  Yeah, me  neither.  So here is my "fix".

Happy Birthday to You!

We LOVE Carvel ice cream cake!

Caroline and friends turned the melted icing into face paint.

Ummmm, yeah, the sugar is kicking in!

Present time!

Gift cards are always good!

"melon" colored headband (Caroline's current favorite color)

kitchen/baking themed presents from Aunt Carrie!