Marianna's Dora Birthday Party

I can't believe that I am finally getting around to posting pictures from Marianna's birthday party several weeks ago! I have been really busy with work and now am on vacation for about 2 weeks and this (in addition to the thank you notes) is my first order of business.
Marianna's birthday party was one of the hottest, most humid days of the summer! We were at Beverly Park and thankfully had the pavilion to seek relief from the sun that was beating down on everyone that day.

Marianna and Paloma: BFF from Midvale. These two...there are no words! Thankfully, we signed up for a dance class that Paloma is also taking this summer and in the fall, the girls will be playing soccer together. Marianna misses Paloma a lot!!

Marianna would NOT let me get even one picture of her...she was way to consumed with everything else. This is all I got.

The Midvale table (ben/eric, paloma, madeline, camden and marianna)

Marianna's "boys"...Jake, Brady, Logan...our friends from the Beaumont parenting group that I have stayed close with.

Jody and her two girls...our schedules have been completely opposite this year but we can't wait to get together this summer!

The Rikers (our very handsome godson, Will)

The Everlys, Molloys...the gang...

Molloys...

Our favorite babysitter in the whole wide world, Laura! (and her nephew Nico, whom Marianna loves!)

DJ and his family..

My mom was so sweet to walk a very overtired, hot and hungry Daniella around...hoping to get her to sleep!

Jen Marlinga and the Dahki's...

What is a Becharas event without the initial cookies??

My mom...

Getting ready to do the cake!

Marianna loved when everyone sang happy birthday!

It was too windy to blow...but boy did we need the wind that day!

Marianna's highlight...the Pinata she was dying for!

Therese picked up another boy...!

Danielle and Camden, have become our close friends from Midvale. We are so glad to have them to hang with!

Maria and Demi...

The Kevanes...BCC friends

Hurricane Marianna blew in from the park after having her nursemaids elbow fixed by Dr. Popp (and Ben/Erics mom)...she was ready to go open those presents!

We have put about 80% percent of her presents away and are bringing them out slowly...she got way too much!

Even though Aunt Jill couldn't make it, she sent one of Marianna's favorite things...A Waffle maker. Marianna is crazy about waffles and now, thanks to Jill, our house has turned into the house of Pancakes (and waffles!)

What a great day! Happy Birthday, Marianna. You continue to amaze us and brighten every day. You are the best and we love you so much!