Celebrating our "Big Girl"...

We had a fun week celebrating our big 2 year old last week.  Our plans were slightly modified due to my bedrest situation.

 

Tuesday night, Jeremy took Kens to the store to pick out cupcakes and donuts for Avery's birthday.  Aves loves her "dough-nies" so she was thrilled to start her birthday with them. 

 

I wanted to make sure Aves had a special day on her actual birthday (Wednesday). Since I am unable to do much, Grammy and Grampy were gracious enough to cart us all around for the day.  We spent the morning at the park, the girls playing while I watched from my bench.  We had a picnic lunch and then after naps, we went to the splash park.  Again the girls played while Grammy and Grampy chased after them and I sat comfortably in my chair.  Jeremy brought home dinner and we had a fun little party with the girls...eating cupcakes, opening presents and playing with new toys.

 

We had a small family party for Aves last weekend.  Fortunately Nana and Papa came on Thursday evening to help get ready for the party.  Nana made lots of food and cleaned the house while Papa entertained the girls.  We had a fun weekend and were thankful for everyone making the trip to help celebrate our big girl.

 

Aves seemed to have a good time, but was more interested in playing with her cousins and being a part of the action...rather than the center of attention.  She tore through her presents and loved trying out her new toys and gifts.  A big thanks to daddy for taking lots of pictures!

We tried to get some pictures of the birthday girl before the party...she wasn't thrilled.

I guess this is how she really feels about turning 2!

Sneaking a taste of her cake

Her classic "funny face"

Trying to coax her to do a "real" smile

Connor digging into his cupcake!

Her favorite part of any treat...the icing

Aves is a hugger...thanking Elli for her gift.

This is what present opening looked like...Aves had lots of helpers!

 Thanks again to all of our family that made the trip to celebrate our girl.  A special thanks to  our moms for helping to make and provide all the food!