Lucas and Sofia's Birthday Party 2012

Lucas and Sofia's birthdays are seven days apart. This year we decided to have more than just a family party and invite a few friends. Here are some pictures that give an idea of the atmosphere. Many of them were taken by Elizabeth Poole, a best friend for almost thirty years and soon to be mom! Thanks Liz!

The themes happened to be "Lucas Oil" and "Flowers/Sofia Coppola Sparkling Wine." There was Lucas Oil Stadium paraphernalia placed throughout the party rooms that I purchased on-line or nabbed from my mechanic. Very fitting considering that is where the Superbowl was played this year!

Another amazing cake by Chris's mom, "Gigi"

I got a wild hair and made "trips around the sun" posters.

These are used "Lucas Oil" bottles from our mechanic Greg (Appollon Auto Repair, Chamblee) with branches from the yard. It's a high-performance oil used often used by race cars. There is a stadium named for it too.

Sofia Coppola sparkling wine

Kids' Table

Hanging above the kids' table

Sofia, a.k.a. Ruffle-stiltskin...

...getting a kiss from Dyedushka (my dad.)

Maria and my brother Sasha :)

Lucas and Benton acting natural

Harris scoping out the scene

Elizabeth's husband Jason practicing with Jody & Britt's baby Troy

Elizabeth taking a turn practicing

The Potts minus Britt

Chris's Dad B.J., his bro Matt and Ryan a coworker

Melinda and her and Ryan's baby Lawson - beyond edible

Gabriel, politely requesting if he can dig in the big pot of dirt - also Sofia's favorite pastime.

Digging in!