Yesterday we had a small party at my parents house for Ava's 5th birthday. I usually throw a kid party for Ava each year, but this year I really just wanted to celebrate with my family and make it easier on myself. My mother made home made classics in our family. We had eggplant parm, sausages, meatballs, salad, bread, some rice croquets that were not rolled and fried...just rice this time...still yummy. My mother had a really fun time preparing for Ava's party. She decorated the dining room with the party decorations Ava picked out...all Strawberry Shortcake themed. It was kind of funny because Ava doesn't have any strawberry shortcake dolls or even books, but she picked them out in the party store and the room looked very festive. My brothers and sisters all came (except for Anthony who was at the Patriots game) and my nieces and nephews all sat around the table like little kids. (they range in age from 27-17) so it was funny to see them all excited like little kids to have the party.
My friend Christine stopped by with her kids for a quick hello and I was so glad she came. Ava loved her day and all her barbies that they all showered her with. She slept with them last night and zoomed the barbie vespa down the hallway this morning first thing. She was so happy and very very polite about all of her gifts really appreciating every single one. I have some photos, but not many since I got to enjoy the party as well and every precious moment with my family.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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