Happy Half Birthday, Marin!

Marin has a tricky birthday. Since we aren't going to have a friend party two days after Christmas or any time in December and/or January (I'm still exhausted in January....), we decided (after surveying several December baby mommas) to celebrate on her half birthday. It actually worked out really, really well. So, for now, this will be the tradition for her friend parties. And this year she wanted a "water party". Our sweet neighbors were so kind to let us use their pool for the party. Marin loved it and had such a sweet time. She had been marking down the days on the calendar since June 1, so she was a bit excited about the day. Happy Half Birthday, Marin! We love you! 

Passing out water guns to her friends. She loved this part. 

He squirted his dad first.
Payback, sweet David. 

Will and Sam were our only neighbor friends in town. So glad they could come over.
(See Hollis in the background....she guarded the cupcakes the whole party. :o)

Emily, the only adult without a swim suit, jumped in to save an almost  drowner. 

Happy Birthday time.
Loved it. 

 Present time. 

Loved this, of course. 

I LOVED all the hand made cards and wrapping paper. So sweet. 

In fact, Marin slept with her hand made card from sweet friend, Brooke just last night. Ha! 

 Marin got some Frozen dress up clothes from Hollis. 

They had to try some of the dresses and jewelry on!