A Parisian Birthday Party

Our nieces are slightly obsessed with Paris lately.  Emma loves Parisian fashion, and we see a possible future in the fashion design business.  And what better way to celebrate your 9th birthday (or any birthday) than with a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower?  Yep, that's exactly what she did on her 9th birthday on June 8th.  Emma's schedule has been very busy this summer so a birthday party at home was delayed.  Her sister, Cate, turned 2 on June 20th.  Her mommy planned a double birthday celebration for one of the only weekends Emma was at home in July.  We had yummy French treats, our portraits were drawn by a caricature artist, and Cate and Brody enjoyed playing in her princess castle bouncey house. It was a fun day!

The party decor was so cute! 

Some pictures of the birthday girls in Paris. 

The favors for the girls. 

Quite possibly the yummiest cake I've ever eaten from a local French bakery. 

Brody is ready to travel to Paris. 

Emma's friends enjoying their yummy feast. 

Emma joins her friends. 

Emma sitting for her caricature portrait.  

Evan and the boys finally came downstairs for some grub.  They hid upstairs in the boys' room for most of the "girly" party. 

I tried to encourage him to try some of the French pastries. 

Emma and all her friends

Sisters preparing to blow out their candles.

Sweet Cate makes a wish.

Cate is 2!

She is so brave and will do almost anything!

Climbing back in for more fun.  She didn't stop!

Brody joined her although he was a little more cautious.

Two little monkeys climbing. 

Our babies have gotten so big!

And down he goes.

He warmed up to it fast and was ready for more.