Well, I haven't received any birthday photos from Phoebe's mummy yet but her Uncle Ian snapped these two gems. All the small children in attendance had gathered round to witness the ritualistic blowing out of the candles following the choral singing of "Happy birthday to you". Phoebe's Grandma had baked the cake and Mummy had decorated it.
Phoebe Harriet had never blown out birthday candles before so the helpful little boy on the left kindly stepped in to do the job for her. By the way, there are three candles on the cake because the middle one is just a waxen number two.
The inflatable bouncy castle was a great hit with the children and one or two parents too but grandparents were not allowed on as they may have caused themselves injuries requiring hospitalization. The bouncy castle cost just £90 (US$110) to hire for the afternoon but the back room of the pub was free of charge. It all worked out nicely.
As Phoebe had not received any lunch, she persistently sneaked along to the buffet table to purloin healthy snacks. Even so, later at Grandma and Grandpa's house she still wolfed down the Sunday dinner that Grandpa had chopped up for her on her familiar tiger head plate. By the way, one of her favourite things is a small Yorkshire pudding - of course!
Here's Phoebe coming down the bouncy castle chute happily demonstrating her most ladylike posture...
Looks like a pretty happy birthday for Phoebe; as it should be.
ReplyDeleteYou're only two once!
DeleteHappy Birthday to Phoebe! It appears that she had a wonderful time. My grandson was sick on his 2nd birthday in May; I was so sad for him. His mom had made him a cake with chocolate dirt and his favorite construction equipment on it.
ReplyDeleteI hope his mum got a photo or two of that cake Margaret. It sounds like a work of art!
DeleteI suspect people will look at those photos in decades time and remark on the iconic "Phoebe" expressions
ReplyDeleteBut I won't be there and that breaks my heart.
DeleteA perfect two-year old birthday party!
ReplyDeleteIt was. Frances is a very good organiser.
DeleteSometimes these little guys don't quite get it like blowing out candles.
ReplyDeleteWe should have rehearsed.
DeleteI love the looks on the faces of the two girls studying that cake. Iris trained to blow out candles before her birthday party. It was her favorite game in the days leading up to the big one.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great sorrow of my life that I was born too late to enjoy a bouncy castle.
But not too late to enjoy a bouncy water bed!
DeleteWishing Phoebe a belated happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteI do love a Yorkshire pudding myself!
Oh no! You made me blush Christina!
DeleteA healthy little girl with a healthy appetite, by the sounds of it!
ReplyDeleteHer face on that second photo is radiating happiness and joy.
The little girl next to her on the birthday cake picture looks a bit sulky. At that age some children find it hard when another child is the centre of attention.
Love the stylish dresses the ladies (big and small) are wearing!
The other little girl is called Annie and she is rather timid. It's her second birthday next week!
DeleteA jolly good way to celebrate a milestone birthday. Terrible Twos !
ReplyDeleteThe day before her birthday party she threw all of her farm animals on the floor and briefly was in a foul mood - but it didn't last long.
Delete3 candles is perfect. Two for age and one for luck. Love the photos, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteWe all need a slice of luck.
DeleteGrowing up and finding out that you must blow out candles, Phoebe
ReplyDeletelooks slightly worried. Delicious looking cake as well.
With hindsight we could have practised blowing out the candles. Next year she'll blow the cake off the plate.
DeleteWhat a darling she is! The second photo is one that should take pride of place in the family album.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, where did you have enough puff to blow up the bouncy castle, or did you use your bicycle pump?
I used methane so I won't tell you where I put the nozzle!
DeleteYou captured the magic of a birthday cake and a two year olds birthday so well YP.
ReplyDeleteCough-cough... The pictures were taken by Son Number One.
DeleteI would love to have a sweet little granddaughter (or grandson) one day. I rented bouncy castles for backyard birthday parties many times. It's such an easy way to keep littles entertained for that birthday party time frame. What great memories you're making with Phoebe.
ReplyDeleteI hope that dream comes true for you Melinda.
DeleteLooks like a happy birthday for Phoebe, even if that boy stole a wish on her candles!
ReplyDeleteHe saw the problem and stepped in. At five years old, Eskander (that's his name!) has experience in these matters.
DeleteStandard comment: They grow up so fast!!! :o
ReplyDeleteStandard comment: You are so right. Time flies.
DeleteThose two little girls look a bit wary of the burning candles on that cake. Fortunate there was a boy handy to take charge.
ReplyDeleteShhh! Best to keep that observation quiet Bruce!
DeleteHappy Birthday, little darlin' girl You make my heart smile.
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