Despite her sober expression, Juni thoroughly enjoyed her birthday party.

 

She just doesn't do crowds well yet and was a bit overwhelmed.

 

Big brother Krew enjoyed being a butterfly too!

 

Cousin Kassie sported some wings too...

 

And even Gramaw got in on the butterfly scene!  

(That's one creepy butterfly....)

 

Cute kids' table for pizza supper!

 

The bigs....

 

Inside for presents!

 

Always plenty of helpers!

 

Gran-Gran had no idea that the book she got Juni was her very favorite...Paw Patrol!

 

Birthdays are a family affair...we were just missing Kyler and Kara's bunch from South Carolina and Anique's brother Justin's family from Michigan.

 

I shared my butterfly wings with Anique's brother Troy.  He rocked them!

 

Memaw Dorothy (Anique's mom) with the birthday butterfly...

 

What's a butterfly birthday without a butterfly cake?!

 

Juni wasn't too sure about the sparkler candles...

 

"Happy Birthday, dear Juni..."

 

Blow hard!

 

Cake and ice cream, everyone's favorite!

 

After the gifts and cake, the party moved outdoors...such a perfectly gorgeous August day! Troy gave Kelsey a tractor ride...

 

Domestic diva Kassie-girl...

 

A little soccer action...

 

Pinata time!  Kelsey takes a swing...

 

As a joke, Uncle Kamaron spun Kaden around and left him facing the wrong direction...

 

Pretty funny! Kaden was a good sport about it.

 

When he finally got turned around, Kaden did some major damage to Rubble. He takes things seriously...

 

Karter's turn...

 

Krew may or may not have been peeking a tiny bit...

 

Kassie nearly beheaded the poor puppy...

 

Finally...CANDY!!!

 

The grand finale...WATER BALLOONS!

 

Always a few tears mixed in with the squeals and laughter.  The Grays are a competitive bunch...

 

Kelsey's turn for tears...

 

Kaden's down...for a few seconds, anyway...

 

The wise adults did not participate...

 

Little sister's revenge....

 

A fun wet time!

 

Meanwhile, in the quiet house, Juni was perfectly content playing alone with her new toys.

 

How old are you, Juni?  "This many!"

 

Such a beautiful child!

 

Gran-Gran enjoyed the party too!

 

She sewed Juni this little bag and embroidered her name on it.

 

Juni loved it!  A perfect gift for the little hoarder that she is...a place to keep her stash...

 

Kamaron and his precious family...I'm so glad they moved back closer to us!

 

Juni has brought so much joy to our lives these past two years!  What fun celebrating with our...

...beautiful birthday butterfly.