Family Birthdays

This past Sunday we celebrated Sarah and Hannah's birthdays!  Their birthdays were November 15 and 20, but with our busy schedules and people being out of town, last weekend was the first opportunity for a party when we were all available.    Ed & Pat Turner graciously hosted us in their home and prepared a delicious meal.  I loved the simple yet special touches Mr. Turner added to the celebration.  He placed a Hershey's kiss and orange piece on each of the birthday girl's plates, and little bowls of chocolates followed us wherever we went that afternoon (compliments of Benjamin).

Essie designed and decorated this cake with homemade fondant all by herself!  She's getting to be quite the little baker!

Sarah turned 4 and Hannah 2.  They were two very excited birthday girls when it came time to blow out the candles and open presents.  

Waiting to open their presents…

I gave both the girls pearl necklaces.  The following pictures are a bit fuzzy, but their expressions upon opening that particular gift are priceless.  They were both beyond delighted!

There were an assortment of other gifts, each received with great excitement.  This is such a fun age for birthday parties!

It was a great afternoon as families together, and we look forward to more such times in the future.