Party Time

On Saturday we were glad to have the opportunity to celebrate Aiden's second birthday with our parents, grandparents, and siblings. Things can get a little cozy at our house when we have big gatherings, but everyone had fun time and (as usual) Aiden enjoyed being the center of attention.

Although we tried to keep things a little more low-key then his birthday party last year, Jen did make the house look festive for the occasion. True to from, Aiden especially enjoyed the numerous balloons.

When it came to gifts everyone exercised some (much appreciated) restraint. Aiden still has Christmas presents that have hardly seen the light of day, so it was a relief not to be inundated with a new wave toys and gifts. He did, of course, enjoy opening the gifts that he did get, and he put on quite a show of tearing into each new gift wrapping with reckless abandon.

Birthday cake (in this case cupcakes) of course made an appearance at the party. Decorated by Jen, they fit right in to the loose "letters" theme of the party.

Aiden kept his cool during the singing of Happy Birthday (a change from last year's party if you recall) and managed to blow out his candles. When it came to eating his cupcake he seemed to relish the chance to plunge his face into the copious amounts of sugary frosting, and he took to the rare opportunity with great gusto.

While all the cupcakes were safely digesting Aiden spent some time playing with his new toys, and having fun with his aunts and uncles.

Thanks to everyone who braved the cold to come and enjoy Aiden's birthday with us. We had a great time, and we know that Aiden loved having everyone there to celebrate with.

Also, thanks to everyone who has wished him happy birthday on this blog during these last few days. It has been two years (and exactly 300 posts) since we started this blog, and although we created it primarily to share pictures and stories about our son it has given us the unique opportunity to connect and reconnect with some great people. We love being able to sit down at our computer and share whats going on here with loved ones in California, and Arizona, and Massachusetts, and Virginia, and Maryland and all over Pennsylvania, and even UGANDA! And on top of that we love being able to read about all of you too.

So lets keep it up!

Here's to another two years and beyond!