The Unicorn Party

The year of the unicorn! :) Gracie has been talking about her party for MONTHS! We're not sure when the love for unicorns started--was it the plastic unicorn toy found in the "free" bin at Other Mothers? The prized toy that she and Brooklyn cherished? The unicorn among the "My Little Ponies" that was found at the farm? We're not sure, but the love has lasted several months--that's standing the tests of time for a 3-year old!--to her May 27th birthday!

Jeff and I were up until 2AM attempting to create this unicorn cake. Around 12:30AM it suffered a severe stroke and half of its head fell to the cake sheet. It took a major surgery, involving handfuls of toothpicks and massive amounts of frosting, to bring this creature back to its (somewhat faded) glory. (Look closely to see signs of stroke on its saggy left side...) After the party we realized that it was the spitting image of a mountain goat with a horn on its head. Gracie thought it was amazing! :)

The weather was beautiful! Jeff quickly moved the party outside to our backyard.

Bubbles and unicorns--that's all she asked for.

We were so blessed to have so many of our family and friends come! From L to R: Papa Greg, Brady, Katie, Brooke, Ben, Kelly, G'ma Joan, G-G, Granny, Scott, Drew, Annie, Pappy, Randy, Debbie, Cassie, Shane, and Melissa. Colleen, Jen, Ang, and Ryan up and about. Kids running around: Abby, Megs, Janers, Anthony, (Baby Lauren not running yet!), Grace Fuller, Elyse, Lilly, and babies Fuller and Showalter almost here! (Amelia Violet Fuller arrived 3 days later!)