Lily & Emery's 2nd Birthday

Must. find. a. better. way. to. downsize. photos. Man, these pix are so muted and lacking in color. But this is not a post on how Shannon is frustrated with too many options and not sure which one to pick. This is about two very special girls and their two year old party.

It all started at Janet's neighborhood pool. Lots of drinks for the kids.

Balloons tied to a sandpail with sand.

The favor and gift table. Only one favor per family - brilliant idea!

Love me some cookie cake!

Sweet Lily is two

Especially when there's two cookie cakes!

Emery blowing out her candles

The Hall clan. Slightly out-of-focus photo since someone was lazy and was only shooting on automatic...

Love the bright colors on the food table. And we had this yummy pasta salad that all the adults gobbled up. Love the sandpails serving food!

Justin, Brooks, & Barrett eating lunch.

The plus at this party was that Justin jumped over and over from the diving board. I think since it was so high, and from time to time a belly flop ensued, he has had no desire to jump from one again. Fun party for kids AND adults!