Monday, September 14, 2009

I'm 2!


Alec celebrated his big 2nd birthday this Saturday! We had plans for a great outdoor party in the park, but as it goes with Mother Nature, we woke up to very overcast skies and rain. We waited until about noon, hoping it would clear up, and then threw in the towel and decided we needed another option. We had initally said we would just move the party to our house, but after re-counting the number of guests, and kiddos, we decided that wasn't going to work either. I went out on a limb and called the club house in our neighborhood to see if I might be able to have the party there, and ended up getting lucky. They had a room available and so we switched venues. It was a little chaotic, but it ended up working out perfectly. The woman who teaches Alec's music class came to the party and did a class for him and all his buddies. It was a total hit, and I think all 14 of the kids in attendance enjoyed it. Alec was particularly entertained, and seemed to know it was his party b/c he spent about half the class in the middle of the circle dancing and performing for the crowd, something he has never done at music class. All in all, it was a great party and we think Alec really enjoyed himself. He is a lucky little boy who is loved by many people and Matt and I couldn't feel prouder of him. He has made the last two years the best of our lives and we are amazed at how our love for him just continues to grow. Here's to our two year old.

Opening a few presents on his b-day eve with Grammy

Birthday morning

Present opening requires intense concentration

Showing off some of his loot

That's right - he got a CU jersey and he's not ashamed. The yellow bus is also one of his b-day faves.

New silverware - it's shaped like trucks!

Alec's b-day cake. Thanks Barbie - it was amazing!

The party



This is Alec directing the show from the center of the circle
Yep - it's my party

Applauding his happy birthday song
His new tractor from Grammy and Papa Ross
I think he likes it
The tractor unveiling

And - a new strider bike from Aunt Abby and Uncle Ross - after only 2 days he has mastering riding it around the park outside



More presents
B-day dinner at Red Robin


Happy Birthday Alec - we love you!!!

5 comments:

Grammy G. said...

I second that! Happy Birthday Alec. We love you too.
Grammy and Papa

Sweet Baby James said...

Such cute pictures! Alec's party was so cute! We ordered James a Strider bike for his bday-they can be biking buddies! And I love that tractor-I can't show those pictures to James-he would go nuts for it! Happy Birthday Alec!

Little Miss Nelson said...

Happy 2nd Birthday Alec! Your party was fabulous, what a great idea to have music time, Riley absolutely loved it! Such cute pictures of an adorable 2 year old!

Zach, Lacey, Audrina, & Augustino said...

I don't know if you all did enough celebrating! We had a great time, thank you for including us!

Happy Birthday Alec!

Abby said...

Happy 2nd b-day little bean! The party was so much fun and I love seeing the pics of Alec on his strider! He will be ready to ride the triple bypass in no time:)