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8.18.2005

Ava Thursday: Ava's 5th Birthday Invitation



We thought it was appropriate for Ava herself to do the invitation to her own 5th birthday. Needless to say we didn't have to beg or plead her to do it. She drew this up in record time. "I'm done!"

Notice here that Ava is decked out in her party outfit, complete with high heels. She ain't kiddin' around when it comes to her birthday. I love how she drew the lit candle on the huge cake with all her presents around her.

Originally, Andrea was going to include this in her Flickr photoset of the party, but since I usually post Ava's drawings on The Ward-O-Matic, she didn't want to "steal my thunder." Plus, she forgot.

So here it is, finally posted for all of you to enjoy.

Check out Ava's drawing of the party, after it happened, HERE.
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8 comments:

  1. andreaAugust 18, 2005 9:11 AM

    man, I really am mad at myself for not remembering to include this on my blog and on the flickr photo set... oh, well. glad you posted it here, though. it was so much fun, making this invitation with her... just the whole process... and then the final act of her picking out the stamps, putting them on the envelopes and mailing them to all her buddies herself.

    now if I could just get her to help me with all the b-day party thank you notes.

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2005 10:11 AM

    You guys have one talented family! The invitation and party drawings are so sweet and those photographs are awesome! :) Thanks so much for sharing!

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  3. Jared ChapmanAugust 18, 2005 10:27 AM

    WHOA! THis is an awesome card! I love the fact that she got to design it herself. So, will there be an Ava designed Christmas card? Or perhaps a Jenkin's family collaboration Christmas card? This is a great one... and is now my desktop wallpaper.

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  4. chachaAugust 18, 2005 12:02 PM

    its really kool that you guys love to help ava express herself through her art. alot of people just dont understand how important creativity is in ones life. also, love her invitation! if i was one of her little buddies, i would definately have to be at that party!! :)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 18, 2005 12:35 PM

    That curl coming off of her head, just above her right hand, absolutely makes the drawing. This kid's got an eye.

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  6. Jan HalvarsonAugust 18, 2005 4:43 PM

    i'm digg'n that border...nice effect!

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  7. mommy zabsAugust 18, 2005 6:04 PM

    very very coolc

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  8. Ward JenkinsAugust 19, 2005 12:44 PM

    Wow, thanks Clio! I really appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by. And Jan, that border was cut out by Andrea, but Ava helped a bit, of course.

    And thanks for the comments everyone! Ava'll love it.

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