Friday, January 11

Poe Turns Two

Yesterday was Poesy's 2nd birthday.  We invited some friends over to help us celebrate and made that little gal feel as special as possible.  She chose donuts over cake, I made cardboard playhouses for the kids, Hope made a heart-felt gift (no surprise there), and there was a confetti free-for-all at the end.
I can't believe how fast time is going this time around, but I know that it's my job to make these moments count.  Second birthday = success.

(The dress I'm wearing will be at Emerging Thoughts soon!)

63 comments:

  1. JillJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Ah. She's adorable! That little face in the first pic... :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Aww, Happy (belated) Birthday to the Poe, she is so cute.

    <3Honeysuckelle

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Awww, Happy Being Two time Poe! Looks like she had an amazing time, love her dress and those cute mini houses :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. ohsorosieJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    She is SO adorable! Happy birthday Poe :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. VictoriaFerJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    what a lovely face! it is so sweet....

    ReplyDelete
  6. hannahJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    What a beautiful celebration :) x

    ReplyDelete
  7. AVYJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Adorable is the word.

    / Avy
    http://MyMotherFuckedMickJagger.blogspot.com



    ♥

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    love how much hope loves her baby sister.

    and the last picture--adorable.

    ReplyDelete
  9. NaomiJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Confetti free for alllll! Brilliant~

    The Occasional Indulgence

    ReplyDelete
  10. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Yay Happy Birthday Poe....at least I get to share my Birthday with the cutest little girl ever!

    ReplyDelete
  11. AngelJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    My god, she is so cute. And her dress is adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Keeley LauraJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    How adorable! I love the 'in the moment' pictures! She looks like she had a brilliant day! :)

    xx
    - Keeley | Living In Your Imagination

    ReplyDelete
  13. janaJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    I'm loving those pictures! She looks like she had SO much fun! Good job :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. TayaJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Happy birthday to your beautiful little girl. I'm in love with your family, you're all so creative, kind-hearted and full of beauty! (And oh my, these photographs are to die for - your children have so much to be thankful for)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Tessa ShoemakerJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Happy birthday poe! These pictures are so great! Im really loving the donut idea for the "cake"!

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Happy Birthday Poe! Really wonderful pictures, it looks like a really fun birthday :)
    Xx
    http://www.missalayneous.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  17. JudyJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Awww, happy birthday to her. She's so adorable. Kinda reminds me of the Olsen twins when they were little. I love the donut cake!

    ReplyDelete
  18. natalie elisabethJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Wow Precious pictures! Happy belated birthday to Poe! You did an excellent job on her party (:

    ReplyDelete
  19. JackiJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Happy birthday to your little girl! She is just adorable. Two is such a fun age - so much to learn and discover :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    she is the cutest thing I've ever seen! and I love your dress here too!

    ReplyDelete
  21. ElodieJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    She's so lovely! Happy birthday to your little swweet girl! My daughter is too 2, love this age!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Valentina DuracinskyJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Happy Birthday Poe!!

    Valentina
    Valentina Duracinsky

    ReplyDelete
  23. kaisamaisaJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Adorable! Love the cardboard playhouses! xx

    http://reindeertrails.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  24. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Happy birthday cute, little Poe!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. ralizabethJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    cutie patootie!

    happy 2nd birthday, little Poe!!

    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  26. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Aww what a cutie! Looks like a very fun birthday party and she looks so very happy too! Happy Birthday Poe!

    ReplyDelete
  27. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    My little one will be turning two on March 1. Thank you for the party inspiration. And Happy Birthday, Poe! x

    ReplyDelete
  28. Megan ElizabethJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Gosh, she's such a darling!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}January 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    OMG she's so cute I can hardly stand it! Happy birthday to Poe!

    ReplyDelete
  30. sJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Hope has such a good heart! Happy belated birthday, little Poe!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Et tu, tutu?January 11, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    So cute! Happy birthday Poe!

    -Lindsey

    ReplyDelete
  32. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    OMG What a preciously cute little 2 year old. Happy Birthday Poe!

    ReplyDelete
  33. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    bah! so.cute.

    ReplyDelete
  34. LindsayJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Eeeheehee! Those last two pictures are especially beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  35. miaJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    What a cutie-pie. I want cardboard houses at my next birthday party! :0)

    Mia @ M i a B e l l a

    ReplyDelete
  36. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Happy Birthday, Poe! What an adorable and fun party! Did you make the backdrop to the dessert table yourself? Gorgeous! I would love to see how that's done!

    ReplyDelete
  37. taraJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    What a fun birthday! Poe is soooo adorable! Happy Birthday Poe!

    ReplyDelete
  38. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I remember reading your blog when you made your pregnancy announcement and now your second-born is two whole years old!!! Just where does the time go? Hope is such a lovely big sister :)
    Love Katie xx

    ReplyDelete
  39. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  40. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Oh my gosh, these pictures are absolutely adorable. She's growing up so fast - what a cutie! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into these special moments of your life. :)

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  41. NikiJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    she is the cutest thing ever!
    ~niki <3
    http://youngandimmortal.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  42. Jade SheldonJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Happiest of birthdays to the little one!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Cindy AdoresJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    SO ADORABLE!!! Happy birthday, Poe!!!


    Cindy x
    http://www.cindynguyen.ca/

    ReplyDelete
  44. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Oh my goodness. Cutest. She's gotten SO BIG.

    ReplyDelete
  45. KristianJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    How adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  46. jodi inkenbrandtJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Happy birthday Poe! What a sweet, fun party :)

    ReplyDelete
  47. SarahJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    love the idea of a confetti free for all! Happy belated Poe!

    Sar

    www.etsy.com/shop/owleyevintage

    ReplyDelete
  48. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    2 is so fun!!!! How cute she is! Hope she loved her birthday!
    +Victoria+

    ReplyDelete
  49. Mandi JohnsonJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    She looks so excited! I remember being SO obsessed with confetti after being allowed to throw it for a New Year's party at a family friend's house. I always wanted to make it and come up with an excuse for a party so we could throw some. :)

    Also, I always chose donuts over cake when I was a kiddo! There was a donut shop (actually down the road from where I live now) that used to make wonderful donut cakes. They were actually made from donut dough with donut icing (the BEST) and were SO YUMMY. Unfortunately they have closed, and last year Phil called all the donut shops within a 30 minute drive time, and NOBODY makes them any more! Sadness. You should look into it in your area and see if anyone makes them! :)

    ReplyDelete
  50. Applewood RoadJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    She is so beautiful Katie! I love that she chose a donut tower, smart girl!!
    - Kelsey @ Time Stand Still

    ReplyDelete
  51. HollyJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Happy birthday, Poe!! Looks like a great party! The donut cake idea is amazing. Like mother like daughter, right? ;)
    You did a great job on the decorations, Katie!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Catherine DentonJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    The gift from her sister melted me. Your girls are beautiful! Happy Birthday, Poe! May this year be full of joy for you. :)
    Catherine Denton

    ReplyDelete
  53. HaleyJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I love that donut idea! She's just beautiful :)

    ReplyDelete
  54. JenJanuary 13, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Sweet Poe, your donut tower looks yummy. May I have one donut pls ? : ) Happy bday, dearie.

    ReplyDelete
  55. Paisley SevenJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    She is SO CUTE! Happy Birthday Poesy!

    ReplyDelete
  56. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    adorable :)
    xo, cheyenne

    ReplyDelete
  57. morgane frimaneJanuary 13, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    adorable birthday girl.
    I love the decorations on the wall too. Happy Bday little Poe

    ReplyDelete
  58. KatiJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Looks like such a cute party - the cardboard houses are so great! And Poe seems the happiest birthday girl ever!
    -Kati

    ReplyDelete
  59. LARY @InspirationNookJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    What a cute party! Love her outfit. Her birthday "cake" looks amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  60. Free and LivingJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    She's a doll - just like her mother!

    ReplyDelete
  61. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    New follower. Love your blog and projects! Follow me back:) www.sewsweetvintage.com

    ReplyDelete
  62. Dannie PriceJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    gorgeous! what a lovely party. It's my son's second birthday next week and I will try and make it a sweet one. Thanks for the inspiration. D

    ReplyDelete
  63. Dannie PriceJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Gorgeous! What a cute party and little lady. It's my son's birthday next week and will try to make it a sweet one too. Thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete