Brian's Birthday!

This year for Brian's birthday I decided to use this as an opportunity to try dome new things.  This year I also had some help from an adorable little girl!  Elizabeth loved helping me with the balloons!  She had to try them all out to make sure they worked properly.  It was fun watching her roll all around chasing them.

I loved the expression on Elizabeth's face that I had captured when I was just testing some lighting in our apartment.  I had a great time quickly putting this simple card together for Brian using the picture.  I think it turned out great!

And what's a birthday celebration without any gifts!  I loved using Dad's way of gift wrapping for the really big box...NEWSPAPER!!!  Elizabeth couldn't wait to help Brian tear into the wrapping!

Since Brian's class ended a little early, and it was such a beautiful day, we decided to walk the river tail that is near us.  We has a great time being outdoors, and just spending some time together as a family.  Afterward, Brian put Elizabeth on top of the car, while I put the stroller in the trunk, and she got a hold of his hat {and did not want to let go!}

We then went home to have cake.  I made an ice cream cake with fondant icing.  These were first for me, but they are some things that Brian liked so I gave it a try.  The fondant was to hard to get twenty-seven candles in it, so we simplified with just one {we had to use a toothpick to make a hole for it}.

 It was just wonderful to make the day special for a wonderful guy!

Happy Birthday, Brian!