We celebrated Mikenna's 2nd birthday a couple weeks early this year, for two reasons:
1. I really wanted to have it outside and was hoping for some nice, sunny fall weather...
2. My work schedule is crazy at the end of the month, and this way I could focus all my attention on my birthday princess. (who of course on the day of her party was WAY too busy to stop and smile at the camera. But, she looked cute anyway.)
We couldn't have asked for a better day at the park... sunny and warm with a breeze, the perfect weather for a garden party!
We decorated with lots of pink and green and a banner made by mommy.
Not gonna lie, I cried a little putting the banner together.
I love having an almost 2 year old, she is amazing and so much fun right now... but where did these 2 years go? I wish I could slow down the days around here.
We all had a blast playing at the park... there is so much to do at Whitney Park, who wouldn't love it?
Lots of Mikenna's friends came so we got little flower pots and foam stickers for each of them to decorate. I also put together a little bag of dirt and seeds for each flower pot.
I was glad I bought so many... even the older kids made one!
After lots of play and some yummy food we gathered to open some presents.
Kenna still doesn't really get it.
She likes opening the gifts, but as soon as she opens it she's ready for another.
I don't think she has a clue that the things she opened are the toys she is currently playing with.
But, she enjoys ripping em open anyway!
She got some seriously cool toys and clothes.
Mommy and Daddy just might be having more fun with her gifts than she is...
And finally after opening the mound of presents it was time to sing Happy Birthday to my girl and eat some flower cake and dirt cups!
I managed to hold it together and not cry during the singing this year, but it was not easy.
She blew out the candles all on her own this year.
The cake and the "dirt and worm" cups were definitely a hit.
Love those frosting faces.
We ended up spending hours at the park with lots of friends and family.
It makes my heart so happy that there are this many people that love my daughter.
She has so many cousins and friends already... we are blessed!
Happy almost birthday princess!