The Birthday Boy !!!!!

All Aboard.....

 Can you believe it ?  I can't, still in denial about my little peanut turning 2. He's become such an independent, full of life and personality little boy right before our eyes. I wake up every morning and wonder what new things he will learn, or what  new word will he use, but in deed it's really what new things will I learn from him. It's such a breath of fresh air to look at life through the eyes of a 2 year old.  So what does turning 2 mean to a little boy, a long weekend of special treatments, being spoiled and a big party with all his friends.

 The Birthday Boy !!! Happy Birthday to the most amazing 2 year old !!!  We spent the morning playing with Grandpa and Grandma Steffen who made the long trip from Arizona to be with a certain little boy as he turned 2.  Then we met Daddy for lunch at a favorite burger joint of our play group. We were suppose to have a big get together there that day with the group, as 4 of the kids all have Birthdays within days of each other. But several of them got sick and the weather was threatening rain so it was cancelled. But we decided to go anyways, the food was yummy, the weather held off, and Hunter had a blast running around in the play yard after lunch. And I'm pretty sure Grandpa and Grandma enjoyed watching their grandson. Good times for all !!!!

 After nap time, it was time to get busy with the unwrapping of the gifts from the family. And boy did he get in to it. Not a moment was spared with the tearing of paper.

 Beep, Beep... he comes Hunter !!!

 After a dinner of baked pasta ( the Birthday Boys favorite) we indulged in some chocolate cupcakes

 And boy were they good

 Finally, the day I had been planning for months has arrived. Unfortunately, the weather had other plans. So we were forced to keep the party inside. I stressed for a few days about how we were going to fit 20 some adults and 10 toddlers in the house, but it all turned out, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Daddy's big surprise for Hunter was the Thomas the Train set. And I must say it did look awesome set up around the cake, all the kids had a great time watching the train. Good idea Daddy !

 One of Hunter's gifts he received was a Thomas Bubble maker. Super cool and boy does it make a pile of bubbles.

 My newest addiction is Pinterest, I must say Hunter's party was almost completely inspired by some sort of idea I found one Pinterest. The box train being one of them. We had big hopes of all kids climbing around in train out in the back yard. But good ol' mother nature sure did have other idea's. So the train was put in the garage and forgotten about, until everyone was gone and we were cleaning up. At least Hunter had some fun with it.

Thanks to everyone who made Hunter's 2nd Birthday so special. We love you all !!!!