Turning Two

I'm just going to assume from here on out that you know these posts are always behind. These things obviously happened on Lily's birthday, in August, and it is obviously October. With that being said let's move on and talk about BIRTHDAYS! Lily's second birthday was a really great one, but that's just my personal opinion. I woke her up by throwing balloons in her crib, which she loved playing with, as shown below. 

Afterwards we had our traditional pancake breakfast with hers cut out in a "2." I added candles to everything she ate and she thought it was so fun to blow them out, plus I figured she needed some practice before the big party. 

 We had a pretty laid back day because we were getting ready for her party the next day and I didn't want her to over-do it. Memaw sent a BIG package of gifts that we opened right after breakfast and that kept her occupied for the rest of the day. 

 Popsicles for lunch, she was a little excited...

 When Brynt got home we let her open her present from us. I found a baby doll crib with high chair and sink because her baby dolls are her favorite things to play with right now. She loved pretending to feed her babies and rocking them to sleep singing, "rock bye baby, rock bye baby."

La Fiesta

We are so incredibly blessed to live by our family and friends. We were not blessed, however, with a house to accommodate them all so we kept the party to close family this year. There were a few very important family members who weren't able to make it this year, but they were there in spirit. Our neighbors helped us set up a tent in the backyard and it was such a nice day we were able to eat and visit out there almost the whole time. I have to admit, I could never ever be a party planner. Don't get me wrong, the party was awesome and everyone was impressed, but I never realized how much work goes into something like this. I am lucky to have such wonderful family in my life- if people weren't bringing things to the party, they were helping me in the kitchen or reminding me to stay on track. We decided to have everything be centered around Lily and her favorite things. The theme was Hello Kitty, we did a hot dog bar for dinner (with fancy toppings, buns, and different types of dogs for the adults), and donuts and cupcakes for dessert. Here are some of the highlights from a truly awesome "Hello Kitty" 2nd birthday party.

Thanks to Uncle Shawn for frosting cupcakes!

Thanks to Auntie Em for blowing up all the balloons!

Thank you forever to my amazing kitchen helpers!

 

Special shout-out to my mom who spent a loooong time making these veggie cups, and putting together these vases to put around the yard. It really made the party special, thanks Mama!

The biggest thank you to Brynt, for volunteering to grill hot dogs and donuts for Lily's special day. You kept me sane (well, as sane as I was going to be) and cooked amazing food. For that I love you. 

The gifts for the guests were Hello Kitty temporary tattoos because we're classy like that. 

This face makes me laugh so so much. 

 Presents!

Such a big thank you to everyone who brought gifts. I truly believe she loved them all and even though I asked that no gifts be bought, I am glad she has them so she can think of you when she sees them. 

Overall I am really proud of this party, my family and my baby girl. I can't remember the last time I felt so much love in one place, and even though it went by in a flash I will always remember it in my heart.