Natalie's Carnival Extravaganza!

Has this year really come? Has it really been five whole years since this little girl came to our family? 

I can hardly believe it. We calendar our lives differently now. By our children's milestones, years and accomplishments we keep time in a new and exciting way. Sometimes it is fast, and sometimes mundane. But it is always special!
This year for Natalie's Big Five, we celebrated bigger than we ever have before.
Carnival! Magic Show! Games!Friends!Family!

 So Special! 

 

 

Cathy Larson and Talie. (Midwife present at Natalie's birth)

Uncle Tim

*****
We made it!
The party was a huge success and we are so grateful for everyone who was able to make it in spite of the crazy winter storm!
Credits: Inspiration, graphic design for invites and printables: Tahnie Roska
Photography: http://www.caitlinsheffer.com/Caitlin Sheffer
Cake: my little bro, Tim Butler
Magician: UtahMagic.com Paul Brewer

Behind the scenes set up take down: Grandma and Grandpa Butler and Goede, Steph Martineau, Jamie Hubbard, Chris Martineau and myself.
Many more present and helpful but not pictured.

A HUGE thank you for everyone's help and a magnificent party!
Happy Birthday Natalie!