Hau'oli lā hānau, Mya!

We celebrated Mya's birthday Hawaiian Style! I spent way too long planning and preparing for a 2 year-olds luau birthday party! I'm pretty sure she would have been happy with a few gifts and a gigantic Dora balloon, but being "over-the-top" me, I went all out....

The invitations were made and ready to be sent out! Mya and I had a blast during her "grass skirt photo shoot." She really worked the camera!

The weather didn't exactly cooperate for our luau. The weather channel predicted early morning showers. SO.... plan B was to set up in the living room! I think it actually worked out better. My FABULOUS mom came over to help set up the night before! Mya dreamt of leis and pineapples while her Mimi and I transformed the room into a tropical paradise. Trust that I dreamt of Mai-tais and mojitos when my head hit the pillow!

Mya was dressed in her Hawaiian gear and ready to "pa-ty!" She looked adorable in her REAL Hawiian dress that her Grandma Diane brought back from Hawaii! ALOHA, Birthday Girl!

The birthday girl spent quite a bit of time decorating herself with leis prior to her guests arriving!

Oh, the cupcakes! So, being the mom of an egg-allergic little girl, I have to bake homemade cupcakes. I'm really not much of a baker, although I must admit these are pretty easy and scrumptious! All the kids really seemed to enjoy their cupcakes......except Mya!

She waited anxiously for her cupcake!

She was SO excited when the guests sang to her! By the way, "Happy Birthday to You" is her FAVORITE song! She lights up when it is sung and can even sing part of it all by herself. My sister's birthday was on September 13. I asked her to sing to her Auntie...she got a huge grin and sang "to you, (insert mumble) to you!"

Mommy helped Mya blow out her candle!

Ok, Mommy, I'm nervous....now what?

Dive in little Miss Diva.... She ended up taking a tiny nibble and spitting it out! Guess I should have made Betty Crocker Cupcakes and let the other kids dig in!

Mya loved opening all her birthday gifts. She sat in her throne like the little princess that she is and opened away!

Thank you to all Mya's little friends (and parents) that made her day so special!