Thursday, March 8, 2012

Sophie's Birthday - Part I

We make a big deal about birthdays, around here. We celebrated Sophie's seventeenth this morning by waking her up.



Henry and Oliver blew up the most magnificent balloons that I'd bought a month or two ago. They're a sort of paisley/peacock style.


I love blurry photos --



Oliver helps Sophie get ready to eat breakfast -- fresh pineapple and cinnamon buns




The goofball siblings


Pay no mind to the sleepy woman in the apple robe behind the birthday girl.




Cupcake Extravaganza (for her class party)




Part 2: Class Party, stay tuned.
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33 comments:

  1. Phil DzialoMarch 8, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Simply awed by the bountiful expression of love in the family...

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  2. JennyMarch 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Pretty balloons and those cupcakes look good!

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  3. Denise Emanuel ClemenMarch 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    You are the best.
    Thanks for letting us peek in on the love!

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  4. EllenMarch 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    A very Happy Birthday to Sophie! She and I are Pisces...my birthday comes soon too. No wonder I adore mermaids...

    Those are fantastic balloons Elizabeth. I've never seen any like that. And the birthday cupcakes are saying "EAT ME!".

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  5. Lisa LilienthalMarch 8, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I want to crawl through the computer and eat Oliver up. What a special day. And those balloons are gorgeous - like marbleized paper I bought in Italy.

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  6. ClaireMarch 8, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Nothing better than balloons and cupcakes...okay, maybe awesome brothers.

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  7. krlrMarch 8, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Happy Birthday Sophie!

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  8. Ms. MoonMarch 8, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    All I can say is- you do birthdays better than I ever did.
    Gorgeous- all of you! And the balloons- where did you find them?

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  9. erikaMarch 8, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Happy birthday sweet Sophie! You are beautiful and amazing!

    Thank you for these beautiful pictures. I just love your family.

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  10. karioMarch 8, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Happy Birthday, Sophie! (it is not lost on me that today is International Women's Day - no accidents).

    Those balloons ROCK! I want some, too!

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  11. UnknownMarch 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Happy 17th Birthday Beautiful Sophie!!!

    and happy what's left of the birthing day to you Elizabeth.

    kisses and hugs all around

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  12. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    I had to smile when I saw Sophie sitting at the table with her water bottle and bib, reminded me of Katie.

    The cupcakes look delicious.

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  13. Alicia DMarch 8, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    WHOOOOOHOOOOO!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIE! Seventeen! Wow. You must have been a teen mom :).

    cute cupcakes too btw!

    give her extra hugs from our gang!

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  14. GbergerMarch 8, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Your cupcakes are making my mouth water! Your boys are so dear, and those are fabulous balloons. Looks like a great way to begin the day!

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  15. CarrieTMarch 8, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Happy birthday to sweet Sophie from here in Kansas! Elizabeth, those cupcakes are beautiful! And look sooooo yummy!

    Carrie T.

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  16. BirdieMarch 8, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    What a lovely party. I wish I could handle latex because those balloons are wonderful.

    Happy Birthday to Sophie, beautiful girl.

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  17. NoanMarch 8, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Oh my heavens, those balloons. Happy, happy birthday Sophie girl!

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  18. From the KitchenMarch 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    I'd say that's a Sophie celebration extraordinaire! The silly siblings are delightful. The cupcakes look delicious. The balloons are quite spectacular. Would you please add me to the guest list next year? I'll wear my apple pajamas! Let the good times continue.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  19. Ramona QuimbyMarch 8, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Happy, happy birthday beautiful, radiant Sophie. And happy birth-day to you, beautiful, radiant Elizabeth.

    I know, I KNOW the world, though more complicated, is so much better for both of you in it. For all of you. I hope the day has been a good one.

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  20. HeatherMarch 8, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Hope you got my text earlier today sending love to your beautiful girl.

    Sending more birthday wishes to end the day and will be waiting on the class party pics. Those cupcakes I am certain were a hit.

    Love to you all.

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  21. gretchenMarch 8, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I love a breakfast birthday party!! THose cupcakes are outrageous, and much too good for a bunch of teenagers - bring some to the Cub Scout meeting for us grownups!!

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  22. Maggie MayMarch 8, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Happy Birthday Mermaid Sophie!!! Those cupcakes made me salivate. Mmmmmmmmmmm and those balloons are freaking awesome.

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  23. Steve ReedMarch 8, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Those are incredible balloons! Happy belated birthday to Sophie. :)

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  24. Vesuvius At HomeMarch 9, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful Sophie! The family, those cupcakes, that robe, how marvelous.

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  25. susan t. landryMarch 9, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    elizabeth, you and your family *define* birthday party! fabulous!

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  26. BLOOM - Parenting Kids With DisabilitiesMarch 9, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Oh my goodness! What a celebration. How do you do it? Especially those decadent cupcakes!

    What a special day for all of you.

    Happy Birthday Sophie! xo

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  27. L. PetersMarch 9, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Happy Birthday dear, dear Shopie! A beautiful morning, a beautiful celebration, a beautiful family, a beautiful YOU!

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  28. CarolynMarch 9, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Happy, happy birthday dear Sophie! Those cupcakes are works of art, and the balloons magnificent!!

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  29. AndreaMarch 9, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Thank you for the party! I had a wonderful time. Happy birthday, dear Sophie, happy birthday to you!

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  30. 37paddingtonMarch 9, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    now those are some cupcakes!

    hugs to sophie!

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  31. LeslieMarch 10, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    The woman in the apple robe is beautiful. Even when she's sleepy. And she has a beautiful family...

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  32. The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in ItalyMarch 13, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    The sweetest birthday. Big hugs to all from Italy xxxx

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  33. FrancescaMarch 13, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    What a wonderful day for you all and Sophie! Happy Birthday!

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