a mermaid party

nora's octopus cake... complete with "sea weed"...

more "sea weed"...

the gang's all here...

chris playing in the shower with his favorite miss carley!

singing... and blowing out the lighter (cause the candles wouldn't light...)

cupcakes and friends...

playing...

friends.

we are so blessed.  we had several of nora's friends at her birthday party today.  it was so much fun.  it was an eclectic group (friends from all areas of her life), but they had a blast.  and fun to see her feel so loved.

i was super excited about this mermaid theme... and then realized everyone else is doing it right now!  but she loved it!  i mean, who doesn't love a neon pink octopus cake!  

i walked away feeling so loved for her.  so thankful for the ohana that we have here...  and those far away who have helped celebrate!!