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Velvet Elvis had a very special place of honor

Velvet Elvis had a very special place of honor

In the restroom.


Three of the 4,567 Elmos at our house

Three of the 4,567 Elmos at our house

And yes, the Elvis Elmo does sing Elvis and say "Thank you, thank you very much" and "Elmo has left the building!"


Pre-party

Pre-party


It's good to have Elvis stuff

It's good to have Elvis stuff

All of these were special gifts, including the two Elvis teddy bears from Aunt June and the limited edition Elvis Beanie Baby from Stephanie. Wait, that's a birthday Beanie Baby to the right. Beanie Babies all around!


Who is that handsome gentleman?

Who is that handsome gentleman?

Why it's Elvis himself! Thanks for coming to the party.


New meaning to "tablescape"

New meaning to "tablescape"


"Liiiighhht!"

"Liiiighhht!"

His T-shirt reads: "Someday a DDD girl will choo-choo choose a guy like me." It's from his Aunt Megan of course.


Olivia's on the scene

Olivia's on the scene


What is this thing called cookie?

What is this thing called cookie?


You are wearing an Elmo, Olivia

You are wearing an Elmo, Olivia

That's most fashionable!


I will taste this cookie

I will taste this cookie


I like this cookie!

I like this cookie!


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Is there a place I can take this call in private?

Is there a place I can take this call in private?

It's Suri Cruise, my fellow April 18, 2006 babe. What, I can't go out with a Scientologist?


Future Elvis impersonator

Future Elvis impersonator


Mimi and Nate have fun

Mimi and Nate have fun


This dino rocks!

This dino rocks!


Grandma and Nate hang out

Grandma and Nate hang out


Olivia and Nate have a toddler pow wow

Olivia and Nate have a toddler pow wow

Discussion points: their stock portfolios, the transition from diaper to pull-ups, finger foods


Check out my yard!

Check out my yard!


Next Elvis themed party there will be a Graceland cake

Next Elvis themed party there will be a Graceland cake

They couldn't do that at the Publix bakery


Nate's personalized cake

Nate's personalized cake



Dad and Nate check out the hat options

Dad and Nate check out the hat options


I have two hats and won't wear either!

I have two hats and won't wear either!


Fire for me?

Fire for me?


Going for the cake

Going for the cake


I put the red and blue icing on your shirt Mommy!

I put the red and blue icing on your shirt Mommy!

Serves you right for wearing dry clean only lady.


Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!


Blow out the candle!

Blow out the candle!


Not sure of what to do next ...

Not sure of what to do next ...


Success!

Success!


Sugar is rather delightful

Sugar is rather delightful

Sadly, you won't get any until next birthday because we are no fun. How about some Splenda?


My dude

My dude


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Not so crazy about the cake now

Not so crazy about the cake now


Jimmy and Olivia

Jimmy and Olivia


Grandy, Nate and Olivia check out the cool dino

Grandy, Nate and Olivia check out the cool dino


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Methodically inspecting the ribbon

Methodically inspecting the ribbon


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Nate_4_14_07_bd_142


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His gift from his Dad

His gift from his Dad

A humongous Celtic flag to hang in his room. That's the team his great, great grandfather Charlie Shaw played for.


A Big Wheels from Grandy and Mimi!

A Big Wheels from Grandy and Mimi!


Grandpa plays his kazoo

Grandpa plays his kazoo

Is he humming Doo Wop or The Doors?