The Party

Last Saturday, we celebrated James' two year birthday with a party downstairs in the banquet room of our building. The theme we chose was soccer while using the national colors of Brazil. Just like in Brazilian weddings, the table is the main place for photos so they are usually really elaborate.Our friend Edvanio, made this giant poster of James for the party. James smiled so big when he first saw it. I think I will tape it to the back of his bedroom door. It's just too cute to throw away. We set up a special room just for the kids to play. I made playdough,bought paint and set up little stations for the children to play. Although, I asked two young girls from the church to help in this room the paint eventually turned into a big mess. I won't do that again.
Here is a photo of some of the young people from church and grandpa or "ampaul" as James likes to say.James had a heyday with all the candy and desserts. Here James is sneaking a brigaderio. This is a popular chocolate trufle-like candy. It is made with condensed milk, chocolate powder and chocolate sprinkles. My friend Laura made these for the party and arranged them in the shape of the Brazilian flag. Thanks Laura!
Cookie in hand and ready to sneak a couple bites of sprinkles and frosting. He is sure a rascal!I think this was the first time for many of our friends to ever eat a cupcake. I think they liked them. Who doesn't like chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting?