Catching Up: Ethan's 2nd Birthday Party

 We rented a bouncy castle in our backyard to celebrate. Oh, was it ever a blast!

 

 We had cupcakes with trains on top of them! The birthday boy actually got a little shy when it came time for us to sing to him.

 We had fun with our friends.

 After a little relaxing...

 It was time to open presents!

 Ethan received a lot of thoughtful gifts.

 He has since been enjoying every one of them.

 Especially this "Wobot."

 After the presents were all opened Cousin Kiera took inventory of the goods...

 ...and we all bounced a little more.

The rest of the  day was spend recuperating. It's hard work bouncing around all morning, ya know.

Catching Up: Ethan Turns 2!

We started out the day at story time. The mouse from 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' was there. fun times.

On Friday, March 23rd, at 12:54 pm exactly, we sang 'Happy Birthday' to this big guy. Mommy cried, naturally.

 Wraylyn was with us for the morning and enjoyed her cookie.

 Katie enjoyed the rare opportunity guzzle up some Capri Sun.

 Cousin Kiera also enjoyed the birthday treat.

 

 This guy is growing up so fast.

 Later, when Daddy got home, Mommy and Daddy gave Ethan his gift.  The second he saw the bike he threw his toy to the ground (literally) and raced over to it. So stinkin' cute.

 Safety first.

 (Looking to Daddy for a little assistance.)

Katie supervised and (not so) patiently waited for Mommy and Daddy to fetch her bike so she could ride alongside Ethan.

Happy birthday to the craziest, cutest little dude I know.

Katie's 3rd Birthday

This year Katie's birthday fell on a Saturday and we were able to have her party on her actual birthday! Yay!

We had a backyard party.

 

 The pool, the slip 'n slide, "fishing" at the water table... it was a fun time.

It was a Nemo party, so Mommy had some fun sculpting and decorating. Chocolate cake with vanilla/ Twix filling. Per Katie's request. Mmmm, it was delicious.

 When we sang Happy Birthday....

 ...Katie tried to sneak a piece. Mommy caught her just in time.

 She loved her Nemo cake so much!

 She was wiggling around, just bursting to dig into it.

 Happy Birthday, Big Girl!

 Finally! Time to taste it!

 It was a hit with kids and grownups alike.

 Oh, yeah!

 I love this picture. ( Sorry these are not edited, by the way...just not up for the task and I wanted to post these before her NEXT birthday snuck up on us...) Almost the entire group of party goers in our tiny kitchen all at once.

Then it was time to open presents.

The second thing she opened was a Phineas and Ferb figures play set...

She did not want to put that thing down, I tell ya. What a stinker. I seem to remember present opening being full of drama last year, too. I hope this is not a trend???

After awhile she came around, though.

And at the end of the party she enjoyed her P & F musical card. Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate!

Katie's 3rd Birthday, Exact Birthday Time

 At 6:04 pm we celebrated (again) with the top tier of the cake and a tearful rendition of "Happy Birthday." (Well, Mommy was the only one crying, but still.)

 Katie was thrilled to see that Nemo figure again.

 Wahoo!

 Then, Katie opened her gift from Mommy, Daddy and Ethan.

 A fun shirt with pictures of all her favorite Phineas and Ferb characters on it (that's the red fabric there placed so delicately next to her on the couch), and some awesome blocks that are cars when assembled.

It was a great birthday! We can't believe she is 3!!!