the bash.

our baby girl turned five and we did it like we like to do.
nika's halloween birthday bash.
it has become an annual thing.
costumes required.

i admit it.
i go all out for birthdays.
i love to do it and so i do.






the damn cake balls gave me a run for my money.
but i think i conquered.



every year ... someone complains about having to wear a costume.
never fails.
afterwards ... they realize just how fun it can be.
you're welcome.



my aunt and uncle ... above on the right.
prize for most improved costumes.
last year they were bacon and eggs.
ha.
no ... for real ... i think they took second place in my imaginary costume contest.

velma and her twin showed up.
fred, shaggy, scooby and the ghost too.
the ghost (my niece) was all popping her eyes out like she was saying, "boo!"
hilarious.









as bad luck would have it ... the day of the party was quite possibly the coldest day of the season.
cold. rain. snow.
we had to take the festivities inside.
i'm not sure my house will ever forgive me.



there on the couch you can see the mad hatter.
he wins first place in my imaginary costume contest.
his family was dressed as alice in wonderland.
and his costume was awesome.













donut on a string.
we did it last year too ... the kids love it.



we are so blessed to have so many great people in our lives.



happy birthday to you.
happy birthday to you.



happy birthday dear nika.
happy birthday to you.



thank you to stephanie ascari photography for capturing our day on film.
these memories are priceless.
thank you, thank you.