We had a small party on May 24th to celebrate Addison's second birthday (which was actually on May 26th).
Addison decided that this was the day to take an extra long nap . . . Go figure, eh? So we woke her up a few minutes before the party. Normally I don't think she would have tolerated that very well; but since Monka was there to show her the decorations that were set up during naptime, she was delighted!
Of course, the Abby decorations were a hit
Monka showing Addison some of the snacks that we set out
Addison has been talking about "Party Hats" for months! She has only seen them on tv. Every birthday party we go to she looks for hats and is disappointed when she doesn't find them. Believe you and me, this girl could have gone without every other decoration and been just as happy to have her "Party Hats!"
The little gals thought Shannon should share her snacks . . . once they succeeded in swiping the food away they returned it to Shannon - all chewed up, of course. Guess it didn't taste as good as it looked!
Confession time: The cupcakes were not planned to be used in place of a cake. I had no other choice when the cake I attempted to make flopped- I wonder if there is a way to blame it on the fact that I am still on crutches??!! Oh well! Good thing I had just bought that cupcake tower - it all came together . . .
So, Addison LOVES cakes. Well, she LOVES the
thought of cakes. She has been asking for "Party Cake" ever since we were in Minnesota. She still won't eat the actual cake or frosting; but she thought the sprinkles were pretty tasty!
Addison had three of her best buddies and their parents over to celebrate!
Will
Hailey
Ireland
Hailey put this bow on Addison's head as she began opening her gifts! TOO cute!!!
Addison's last gift to open was her kitchen. She didn't even get the paper off before she began playing with it.
Once the paper was off they all played together. Addison has such great friends - not one scuffle; they shared everything!
Ireland took a quick break to give Elmo and his Mom some cuddles!
Will made himself a "drum set." Clearly the one under his shirt was the bass drum
So happy to play with Uncle Kyle
Hailey wants to be like her Mommy!
This was too funny - Ireland did the exact same thing at the Christmas party!
These guys are just getting so big!
Some Birthday snuggles for May-May
Long after her party ended, Addison decided to give the cupcakes another try . . . Of course I obliged, it's her Birthday; right??!!
She still didn't get more than sprinkles in her mouth! But on the other (red) hand, the frosting became a bit more interesting this time!
I can't believe it was only two years ago that we became a family of three!!
At the same time I am also having a hard time comprehending the fact that my baby is TWO years old!
Terrific Twos Here We Come!!!
