Some pre-party fun, the day before, balloons are always a big hit with our kids.
More pre-party fun. She still carries this balloon around the house with her over a week later.
So excited to open presents and to give each other some love!
Aoife was excited for some "half-birthday" presents.
Opening presents -- didn't have too much trouble with that. Aine knew more or less what to do, especially with big sister to show her the way.
Playing with presents and giving more love.
A friend and ex-student of James' (someone he met when he did the volunteer-English-teacher gig) made the cake for us. The cake was tres leches, Mexican style, too yummy -- dangerous yummy.
Should I just take a big bite? I'm really not sure what to do.
Oh NO! Cake overload!
In the end I think she wore more cake than she ate.
Aoife ate enough cake for both of them (although she moderates herself well, too).
Cleaning up all that frosting.
Post party fun...
...and more post party fun!
Happy birthday Aine Maeve! You are gorgeous! We love you!
Oh yeah, this is fun! 
Practicing.
Getting some air.
Ooh, air and arc. I just had to make big circles with my arm : )!
I know what to do with these.
Gettin' there...
How about now?
Almost (we call this the Geordi La Forge)...
Ha, success!
Peeking out form under my shades ; )!
Such a girl!