Backing Up to Will's Birthday

Just one year ago, our baby looked like this....

He couldn't even walk! But FAST forward one year and here is Will's 2nd birthday picture with the birthday flag.....

He has gotten so BIG! On the day before his birthday we had a party to celebrate the big number 2! Will's grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins came to party with us and we had chili with all the fixin's, hot dogs, individual carrot cakes for the grown ups and cup cakes for the kiddos! Here is the "party table!"

Kathy let me borrow her cupcake stand! I need to get one of these...they make a simple cupcake look so much more special and festive!

 At least he didn't freak out when we set the cupcake down in front of him like he did LAST YEAR.

 He was happy to get to blow out the candle! (with a little help from Helen)

 Then we moved outside to open presents. He had lots of help!

Looks like Papa and Grankaki could have used some help! How many grandparents does it take to open a child-proofed package???

"Mike the Mower" was a huge hit! He has "mowed" all over our backyard and all through our house!

Another great gift that all three kiddos have had fun with is this guitar/piano. Here is a pic of Will checking it out!

Will got this purple bouncing toy from his cousins. Again, all three kiddos are loving it! As well as every kid that comes to our house! It is lots of fun!

It was a beautiful day and a wonderful time of celebration with our big boy!