Norah is 4

Somebody took pictures of an event in the Craig household (and her name is Abby), so I present to you a photographic account of Miss Norah's rainbow birthday party




Comments

amyraye said…
i heart rainbows. my emma is going to be a rainbow for halloween; should be interesting.

i heart abbi, too.

calvin is huge. cannot believe he will be ONE with week. and that my own calvin could have been a similar size right now. crazy.

steve's mom?

love your hair.

happy birthday, norah and calvin!
September 26, 2010 5:41 PM
abby said…
the party was fantastic and norah is the sweetest. we love her!
September 26, 2010 7:04 PM
Neil and Diana said…
That birthday party looks magical. And I agree, I can't believe how big Calvin is! Beautiful pics. The last and 2nd from last are my favorites.
September 26, 2010 7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
The party looks like it was splendid!! I love the rainbow balloons, the rainbow cake, the rainbow in the street! Darling ideas, all. I'm sad I wasn't there. I'm sure Miss Jill loved being there-she adores Norah. The photos are great, Abby! I'll be looking at them for days. AG
September 26, 2010 8:14 PM
Rachel said…
I love your house! I need to come visit you when we come back to the states. I miss your smile!!!
September 26, 2010 9:29 PM
Anonymous said…
I love when abby does photographic accountings of beautiful things. and your kids (and that party) are beautiful things! and you too, emily, are radiant. love to you and happy birthday to a sweet 4 year old!
September 26, 2010 9:55 PM
Emily said…
Amy, Steve's mom was out of town. This is our friend in our ward who has adopted Norah.
September 27, 2010 10:27 AM
Sarah said…
Happy Birthday, sweet Norah! I love the rainbow balloons and cute pictures of Norah and your cute sweater, Emily. Who made the cake? Abby?
September 27, 2010 1:41 PM
Emily said…
Hmm, what have I done to convince my family that I have zero domestic abilities ("Oh, Steve! This meal is so wonderful!") so that you automatically assume that someone else made the cake for my daughter's birthday party? Really, now. I'm going to pretend to not be offended.
September 27, 2010 4:33 PM
Nancy said…
Emily I'm so impressed, everything looks so great and like such a fun party! I can't even show these pictures to Hallie or she'll kill me for not taking her. Sorry, Saturday was a little crazy but we'll be there Sunday for sure.
September 27, 2010 4:43 PM
pepper said…
Love the balloons.
September 28, 2010 12:58 AM
pepper said…
I also love that all your kids are in rainbow colors in the first picture and somehow the colors seem to match their personalities.
September 28, 2010 1:00 AM
Becky said…
Happy Birthday Norah!!
What a rainbow of colorful fun birthday! We have been talking about Norah near constantly around here. Sophie was completely distraught and kept asking, "when are we going to drive over for Norah's Birthday party?" Darn this separation stuff! Would you available to play if I came up for a Fall Break visit in a couple weeks?
September 28, 2010 10:35 AM
Emily said…
Becky, of course! When is it so I can block out some time?
September 28, 2010 11:02 AM
Rob & Sarah said…
oh my gosh, you are the cutest mom! What great ideas for a rainbow birthday party!! Norah is one lucky girl. And I cannot believe how big Calvin is! Is he almost a year?
September 30, 2010 10:00 AM
pam said…
Norah told me today about her rainbow birthday party. Looks like everybody had a great time. It all looks spectacular! My mouth is watering for some of the rainbow cake.
October 04, 2010 5:22 PM
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