The Big 2!!

People.

It happened. Yup. I'M TWO!!! Hooray!! Mommy's been asking me ALLLL summer, "Hey, how old are you gonna be??' to which I have always responded, very happily, "TWO!" Well, now it's here - it's official - I'm a TWO YEAR OLD! So, here are all kinds of pictures to prove that it happened!

The day before my birthday, Mommy and I had a date at the swimming pool and the cupcake shop, and Grandma Jo played with Connor. When we came home, it was time to open up presents from Grandma Jo! I got some markers (I LOVE markers, people), a super cool Elmo Piano book, which I also LOVE, and some neat sound puzzles!! I also got a really cool Elmo camera, which has Elmo's voice on it! Mommy's favorite thing he says is "Work it, baby, WORK IT!" :)


The next day was my BIRTHDAY! I knew it was going to be a long day, so it was important I got a good head start by drinking all my milk. :) While sporting my first of two birthday shirts, of course.
Before naptime, I opened my Godmama Kari's gifts - she drove all the way up from Dallas to visit me for me birthday! I opened up a really cool kitty-cat shirt that changes colors when in the sun...
AND an adorable apron. It's important to have aprons, because when you're two, you take over a lot of the cooking responsibilities. Right? Don't you??
Next, I took my nap. I soon found out that lots happened while I was sleeping. Take a look...



Pretty neat looking, huh? When I woke up from my nap, Mommy had me change into my second birthday shirt - an ELMO shirt! And she put my hair in pigtails so I could wear my new ELMO hair bows from my friend Abby (and her Mommy Elizabeth). Then, we headed down the stairs, while everyone sang Happy Birthday.....to ME!! I was sleeping when most of the guests arrived, so my party turned into a surprise party!

It was a little intimidating, but I didn't cry!

Next, I checked out the decorations with Mommy, and then started celebrating! First up, coloring Elmo pictures. Here I am with my friend Roy.

Here I am checking it with Daddy, who looks like he's having a great time too!!



Soon, it was time for CAKE! (well, er, cupcakes, that is). My Elmo cupcakes were red, of course, and my Mom said she didn't want me to ruin my new supercute Elmo shirt, so she said, "No shirt." Sigh.


Mommy lit the candles...


and then everyone sang Happy Birthday....to ME! :) I was a good listener - see how I'm taking it all in??


My cupcake sure was yummy!!

And my friends enjoyed them too!!

Danny

Adele - she came ALL the way from Minnesota for my party!!
(well, & maybe her aunt's baby shower too...) :)

Roy

And Caylen (although, yeah, no cupcake in this picture - but a great smile!!)

I had so much fun eating my cupcake, that I stayed at the table even after all my friends were gone. Hey, it's my party and I'm going to do what I want! :)


Man, it sure was good!

When I was FINALLY done, it was time to play with my friends! We spent some quality time in my ball pit..WHEEEE!!!!....


...and I made sure all my friends got decked out in Elmo Party Gear.

Adele

Near the end of my party, I took pictures with my Godparents, Aaron and Kari, and Grandparents. (oh yeah, and I guess my brother too).


Finally, I opened up some gifts from my Gran and Grandpa. I got a backpack and lunchbox for school, because, did you know??, I start school in September! First stop, Parents' Day Out, next stop, KU! :)


Soon, it was time to wrap up the day, but not before playing a few holes of golf with PooPaw.


What a great day! I'm so thankful I got to spend it with such neat people. I'm looking forward to a year of great adventures, and I can't wait for #3!!