Claire had so much fun opening her presents this evening!
Everyone went out of their way to make Claire’s Second Birthday a very special event. She was thrilled with all of her gifts, and we’ll be exploring them all in more detail over the next month…until the next round of gifts. 
Never fear; she has plenty to keep her occupied for a whole year.
Oh, and here is another picture of one of the butterfly cookies. Claire is holding it up so you can see how big it is:
Oops, this one has something wrong with her wing. I’d better eat the rest of her.
Yes, Claire’s evening began with a butterfly cookie and ended with a piece of ice cream cake. It doesn’t get any better than that!!
It looks like a castle full of kittens and princesses exploded in our living room. Needless to say, Claire is beside herself with joy.
Here are some pictures from tonight’s festivities:
Birthday presents – Which one should I open first?
This is one of the gifts that Momma and Daddy gave Claire. You can’t tell by this picture, but she’s scared to death of it! (The faux whinnying and galloping sound effects were rather unexpected and disconcerting! …oh, and you can see in this picture that Claire has requested that I wear one of those postage sticker strips as a bracelet…)
Claire had fun opening all the boxes. This one contained a wonderful handmade book-bag and a whole collection of different books!
As a Princess, Claire takes this crowning moment very seriously.
Such a pretty crown! (One of Claire’s aunts crocheted this crown hat by hand!)
What could make a Princess even happier? Kittens!!
A Princess’ work is never done…
Birthday candle glow…make a wish!
Mmmmmmmm. Ice cream cake!
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awe looks like you guys had a great party for her
i used to have a horse just like that. i’m sure she’ll get used to it sooner or later.
The picture of her with the candle glow is so wonderful! Also, I love that dress. I want one…with patent leather shoes too!
She’s so darn cute.