d turns 2

Alright, I know I have been slacking in the blogging department, but dealing with ear infections, eye infections and colds has been keeping this momma extremely busy. As you know, I consider my blog to be a digital diary for my children to look back on. So, I thought I better get caught up and share with you Baby D's 2nd birthday celebrations (it only happened in August... I know!)

We had a two part celebration. One afternoon we had a little pizza party at home with some of Baby D's buddies. Baby D is obsessed with cars, so it was only fitting to have a Cars-themed party. The kids had fun tattooing themselves, munching on pizza and sweets and helping Baby D open his goodies.

I can't believe how much Baby D has changed in appearance since August. He looks a lot more mature now after his haircut but I am missing those long luscious locks he once had.

Thanks again to all of D's buddies for attending and showering him with so much birthday love! Here is a look at part 1 of the celebration.

The sweets. More to come in later post about food and decor choices for D's parties.

Teddy race cars and stop lights.

Lunch time.

I think someone was loving their pizza?!?

These two crack me up - when they get together is it nothing but giggles.

Tattoo station.

Digging their tattoos and stickers.

Check it out!

thanksgiving and birthday weekend extravaganza cont'

If you checked out my post yesterday I mentioned I was snap-happy this past weekend. I just could not believe my little girl was turning two. I wanted to capture every moment of her big day, I think I succeeded...

I snapped this picture as soon as the little one woke up in the morning. Little Miss L. was so excited to celebrate her birthday.

Baby D loved snuggling with the birthday girl.

Time for some crafts with grandpa.

Little Miss L. and grandpa made the centerpieces for our thanksgiving dinner.

The finished product. I must say they did a pretty good job!

The birthday girl!

Mom - What are you going to do today?
Little Miss L. - I'm going to blowout candles momma.

It's my party and I can cry if I want to.

Baby D and great grandma.

Mom - Little Miss L., what would you like to do now?
Little Miss L. - Open presents momma, please!
How can I say no to this precious face.

Daddy helping the birthday girl open her gifts. Thank you everyone for spoiling our little girl.

Look at my new dog... time for my happy dance.

Little Miss L. waited all day for this moment. We even had to repeat the whole process twice - I am sure we could have sang Happy Birthday all night long.

Time for Little Miss L. and Aunt K to get their dance on.

I can't believe how big our handsome man is getting.

I could stare at this face all day long.

thanksgiving and birthday weekend extravaganza!

This weekend was a special one - my little blue eyed girl turned two years old. The past two years have been filled with many firsts. In only two short years she has developed into a caring, charismatic, energetic little girl who is always keeping me on my toes. Each and every day brings something new and I love love love watching her develop her own personality. This weekend was packed with amazing food, fantastic friends and family, a little pumpkin picking and let's not forget as Little Miss L. would say it was "candle blowout day." Momma was snap happy as always, so I am going to break this post into two because it would be photo overload. Happy 2nd Birthday my angel!

Little Miss L. and God-mommy having a swinging good time.

Two beautiful girls.

One of Little Miss L.'s favourite things.

We still have fresh strawberries growing in October!

Little Miss L. could not wait to get her little fingers on these juicy berries.

Time to hit the pumpkin patch. Too bad there weren't many left.

I am a happy girl now that I have a strawberry in my hand.

Who doesn't like a good slide?

It seems every outing we take, the little man seems to sleep through it.

My precious girl.

Time to pick some pumpkins!

Someone was happy to be surrounded by all the pumpkins.

weekend catch-up

The weekend finally arrived to celebrate Little Miss L.'s 2nd birthday. I loved watching her face as she woke up Sunday morning to see her house transformed into Sesame street. The party was a success, and we can't thank our friends and family enough for sharing such a special day with us...we are truly lucky to have each and every one of you in our lives. Here is a sneak peek of the party, more to come soon...

Daddy worked hard to surprise Little Miss L. with her favourite Sesame street character cake.

Little Miss L. and T pose for a photo with some of their Sesame street friends.

I love love love a house full of friends and family.

Mommy's first attempt at Cookie Monster cupcakes.

Little Miss L. seemed to love them.

The girls discussing how they are going to blow out the birthday candles.

The girls are ready to work their magic.

Gift opening time - thank you everyone for the wonderful gifts!

Now it is time for Uncle Brady to put everything together.

Baby D got lots of snuggle time with friends and family.

Baby D was one tired baby, the party was a hit!