Curly Top's birthday party

So Curly Top's second birthday party is on Saturday ... and once again it isn't what I was hoping it would be ... and we aren't even there yet ...

last year she was sick as a dog ... the photos are just oh so sad ... pink eye in both eyes ... fever ... runny nose ... the whole thing was a disaster ... forgot the bubble machine at my house ... cupcakes got smooched ... just a sad sad day ...

this year the activity we had planned for the party can't make it ... for very good reason ... and I don't blame her ... but it makes me sad none the less ... and I would have started the party later in the day ...

Birthday parties for me when I was a kid were truly magical ... just amazing ... awesome days ... my mom went all out and they were just spectacular every single time ...

I adore planning parties and doing all sorts of cool things for them ... and I am failing ...

yes I realize she won't remember these ... just see the pictures ... but I will remember ... and I miss so much with her on a daily basis I don't think it is too much to go all out for a party each year ...

I still have 4 days till the party ... so things could pick up by then ... lets hope ...