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Sunday Snapshot: {Poppy’s party}

I’m not sure if you can tell.



But Poppy had fun at her party.



First stop was her favorite restaurant.



Chick-Fil-A.



I’m not sure if it’s her favorites because of the food, or the play area.



But really, does it matter?



Then back to the house for the rest of the fun.



First Poppy got her new pink bike.



Then moved on to her smash cake.



Instead of smashing it, she just looked at it.



At least she ate.



Then the real cake came out.



Oh goodness.



She loved it.



So did the rest of the crew.



Then the rest of the presents.



Including one very special gift from Isabelle.



Handmade with lots and lots of love.



Then a few more gifts,



and a few more smiles,



And we can say our girl is officially a two-year old.



Penelope Gayle, we love you.


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09.25.11 · big o' family, celebrations, Poppy, Sunday Snapshot 33

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  1. tish says

    September 25, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    been waiting for this! just a plain ol’ super post! loved her expressions, loved isabelle giving her a special gift, loved everything about it…but especially love you!

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  2. Life with Kaishon says

    September 25, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful little Poppy! She is a treasure indeed! LOVED her smiles! (And her cake face.) Your family is so beautiful!

    Reply
  3. Jerusha says

    September 25, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    hard to believe she’s the same sad girl you met not long ago. she’s gorgeous and radiates the joy of being loved!

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  4. Rebecca says

    September 25, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    She is gorgeous and looks amazed at the presents. What a lovely party! And ChickFilA!!! I love that place!

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  5. Julie says

    September 25, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    She is so cute! I’ve never commented before I don’t believe, but today I was looking at the pictures of Poppy and just had to marvel at how her little face shines. Thinking back to the solemn sad look she had before you were able to get her the change is astounding in just a short time. Now I have to admit that I forgot that her full name was Penelope. Poppy just so suits her. You have a beautiful family. From Victoria (which is my daughter’s name by the way and she is 7 and so excited when she sees someone who shares her name. She thinks Victoria “she is pretty like a real Princess, Mom.”) on down your kids are beautiful. I have to also confess, as a fellow horsewoman, I am jealous over the horse. 🙂 I was raised with horses and it’s just never been practical for us to have one. Anyway, I digress. Happy Birthday, Poppy!!!

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  6. berrybliz says

    September 25, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Awww! Such sweet joyful photos…glad she had a very happy birthday….and we like chick fil a too…in fact we went to Truetts last night (another Chick fil a diner style)…

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  7. Dusty says

    September 25, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Love these pictures! The look on her face when she saw the big cake…just priceless!

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  8. Marci says

    September 25, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Poppy is such a cutie! It’s hard to believe she’s the same girl who was so terribly frightened and sad just a few short months ago. Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

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  9. Sarah says

    September 25, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I can’t get over the joy all over her face. Happy Birthday Poppy! You are indeed SO LOVED.

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  10. Football and Fried Rice says

    September 25, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    She looks so full of joy!!! Happy 2nd Birthday, Penelope!

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  11. Sarah says

    September 25, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Aww. How fun. Love these. Happy Birthday Poppy!

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  12. Seeing Each Day says

    September 25, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I’m not quite sure how you get anything done around your place with that little gorgeous face – but then again, you’ve got a few gorgeous faces. She looks so very happy. Thank you again for the time you take to host this link up. Much appreciated.

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  13. Alyson says

    September 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful daughter and all her birthday photos! Lots of happiness!

    Alyzabeth’s Mommy for Three Years!

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  14. Lindsay says

    September 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Happy birthday, Poppy!

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  15. Cora says

    September 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Such a special party! I hope to post pictures of ours party later today, Chloe is going to be 2 this week too.

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  16. jodi says

    September 25, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    happy birthday ms. poppy! what a fun day!!!!

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  17. veronica lee says

    September 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Happy Birthday Poppy!!! What a great party!!

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  18. Jean says

    September 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Thank you for spreading the joy!!!
    I just love seeing her smile!!!
    Actually I love seeing all the smiles on those beautiful little faces!
    We love “Chick-A-Lade” too…that’s what our little grandson calls it. : )

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  19. Karen J Moseley says

    September 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Happy 2nd Birthday, Sweet Poppy! I look forward to watching you grow and blossom in this next year of your life! (I LUV her birthday outfit! My favorite fabric line, “Children At Play”!) Did someone make it especially for her big day?

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  20. The Gang's Momma says

    September 25, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Too cute. As always 🙂 Happy B’day Poppy! Our SS is a b’day post too. Baby BlueEyes turned TEN on Wednesday and we had two celebrations for him…. come on over and check out the fun. Glad you all had a great first birthday together. Such a great start to some seriously happy memories!

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  21. Merrill says

    September 25, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    What a happy day she had! Love those smiles!

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  22. Dianne says

    September 25, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Happy Second Birthday Poppy, what a great, happy day!

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  23. Jennifer says

    September 26, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Happy Birthday sweet girl!!! You are one adorable little girl! 🙂

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  24. Nicole A. says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Happy Birthday, sweet girlie! May all your dreams come true!

    All the best,
    Nicole A., now in LA

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  25. DITA says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    It never ceases to amaze me how you make every single person in your life so incredibly happy…the kind of happy that comes from deep down inside….knowing how truly loved they are…no matter how many!

    Poppy is beaming (as are the rest of your gorgeous brood!) and to know that she is home with her family this second birthday of hers just makes MY heart so happy (see, you’re doing it AGAIN from thousands of miles away!).

    Happy Birthday, Baby Girl……you are right where you are supposed to be…front and center in the arms of your family…FOREVER!

    xoxoxoxo
    Dita

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  26. 5ennie says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Looks like the party was a hit!! Happy Birthday to beautiful Poppy! So wonderful to see the transformation in her from the early days.. <3

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  27. kristi says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Oh, she is so, so adorable! The joy on her face radiates from the pictures. It is clear to see that she is one cherished little girl ~ and that she KNOWS it!

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  28. Annie says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Stef, Poppy is just so beautiful!!! Happy Birthday sweet girl!!!

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  29. Kim says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    She radiates joy!
    Happy Birthday Poppy!

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  30. kelly says

    September 26, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    She is such a sweetheart! Happy Birthday, sweet Poppy!

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  31. Aus says

    September 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Happy Birthday Poppy – many many more!

    hugs – aus and co.

    Reply
  32. Cindy says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Birthday Blessings Poppy!
    What a joy to see you with such big smiles and so happy, hope your special day was fun!

    Reply

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