On Saturday, November 10, 2012 Jack turned two. We planned a big party with construction themed decorations, a construction site cake and all of Jack's friends and family.
But, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, the four of us celebrated Jack's birthday just the four of us with a small celebration that included a a carry out pizza, a cheap and surprisingly disgusting cake from Target, a gift and a late bed time.
Lion cake...that both kids ate, but Bryan and I couldn't quite stomach.
Blowing out two candles.
Getting a little practice opening gifts.
Jack loved his race track, but instead of racing the cars he just liked pushing them around the track.
Now seems like a good time to mention Jack's best birthday gift: A baby cousin.
All day on Thursday I was watching my phone and getting updates from my aunt and cousin, who spent the whole day at the hospital, waiting on a baby. And boy! Was he worth the wait!
Essek Blaine Muckey was born late Thursday night and welcomed with love by his proud parents, Brecquelyn and Evertt.
We broke ground on Saturday with a construction themed second birthday party for Jack.
His cake, made by a local baker, was better than I could have imagined! I was so excited for Jack to see it, and not at all surprised when all he wanted was the 'hoe' aka backhoe off of the top.
Serving the food was a big job and required a lot of heavy equipment.
Lilly was probably more excited than anyone about Jack's party not to mention the project manager in charge of decorations.
The weather, unseasonably warm for November, combined with our good friends, who loaned us their bounce house, kept 16 kids busy and having fun outside. And, this, was my favorite gift.
The birthday boy enjoying his party. Yes, this is his happy face.
Because what is a construction themed party without a cowboy hat?
Dylan, who practiced all week in anticipation lead that crowd in 'Happy Birthday'.
And then, Jack blew out his candles.
Howdy folks.
Jack loves diggers (skid loaders) and backhoes (hoes) right now, but his insistence that he wear his cowboy hat everywhere leads me to believe that this would have also been a suitable party theme.
Cousin Samantha helping to open the gifts.
Choo choos!
Jack waiting patiently for the gifts to be opened. He wasn't really into opening them himself, but was sure excited to see what was inside.
Woo hoo! Something with wheels!
Thomas stuff! Lucky boy!
And of course, no construction birthday is complete without a couple diggers and hoes.
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Jack's birthday. He had a great time on Saturday and I think he knew it was his special day.
And, as always, a special thanks to Tania for capturing all of the special moments on camera.
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