The 2nd Birthday Party

On her birthday, we had a cookout with about 35 of our nearest and dearest friends and family, including four of Bug's little playmates. It was awesome to get to try out our big, wooded backyard - which was great for a gathering - and even though it rained all morning, it let up just in time for the kiddos to play on MissBug's new swing set (birthday present from Mommy, Daddy, Nana & Papa).

She was so fun this birthday! When I went into her room to get her up that morning, I said, "Happy Birthday!" Her eyes lit up and she started exclaiming "Happy Day!" - which, she proceeded to continue to announce for the rest of the day. She has also taken to calling cake "Happy Cake" - and thoroughly enjoyed her chocolate raspberry cupcakes.

I didn't get a good picture, but the highlight of the day for me, was when we sang Happy Birthday to her she took a giant breath to blow out the candle about halfway through the song and waited with her mouth open to blow out the candles until we had finished.

She got lots of other wonderful presents and toys... but the bike was opened first, and she wouldn't get off of it for most of the rest of the party.

...even to open other presents.

She did finally manage to tear herself away from the bike when she got this cute little apron from Moo-moo (along with a play kitchen), and a tea set from Mamaw & Papaw.

Happy Birthday Bug!