Lyla's 2nd Birthday Party

For Lyla's birthday party we decided to go with a Lyla's World/Elmo & Friends theme, since Elmo is her all times favorite!!! I pinterest a lot of ideas, and had a couple of friends donate some of thier left over sesame street party decor. We had the party at a local cafe in the back patio.

 

I made her a wreath for her hospital room door and also for her party. It turned out perfect!!!

 the goodie bags consist of Sesame Street charater sock, bubbles, bouncey balls, frisbees, kazoos, party blowout horns.

There was a candy bar, party hats, and even a real life Dorothy the goldfish!

 The cake was donated by Icing Smiles. A non for profit organization that donates cakes to medically dependant/hospitalized kids.

 I made a framed number 2 out of buttons, and it turned out so cute!

 Oscar veggie tray & Elmo fruit tray were easy to make. Broccoli, carrots, olives,  and ranch for Oscar. For Elmo I used strawberries, bluebarries, mandarine oranges, and whipped cream

  Goldfish crackers (Elmo Loves His Goldfish), Cheese balls (Elmo's Nose), & Cookie Monster Cookies

 (Big Birds Nest) Tortilla Bowl Style Chips

 Lyla's Dress was custom made by Poppy Petals & Lotus Leaves, and her necklace by Le Bebe Bowtique

I made her Elmo doll, before her surgery. She loves it so much, and was carrying it around during much of her party.

 

All and all the party was a success!!! she had tons of friends & family!!!

surgery pics

After Suregery 1/28/13

 

 Since surgery and coming home, Lyla has been doing great!!!

Her bowels are working and she has made her way up to 30mls/hr feeds mixed at 28cal.

She is taking some food by mouth, and a swallow study showed she no longer need thickened liquids.