John's 2 year old b-day party!

So as John is about two and a half months shy of turning 3, I figured I should catch up and post pics of John's two year old birthday party! Being born in July means of course you have to have some kind of water involved in your party, so we had some buds of John come over and splash in our backyard in two pools (one with a slide) and a slip & slide. Funny how most of John's buds at this party are girls. I think Jarrett & Ben were the only other little boys there. Hmmmmm. Already a lady's man! Chris's folks made it, but my family was all with my sister, eagerly awaiting the arrival of my nephew who unbeknownst to us would start coming later that evening and arrive the next day, the 27th. John's b-day is the 29th! How fun that they have b-days so close together!


Emma, Lily & John splish-splashing in the pool.


Natalie & John timidly walking down the slip and slide, while Lily showed us how it was done by sliding on her belly.


Emma having a blast in the puddles of water created!


Again, Lily showing us how it's done, sliding down the slide into the pool! Unfortunately John & Jarrett were looking at something else.

Emma styling in one of the boys's hats


She spent most of her time playing in the pool at the end of the slip 'n' slide


John & Ben enjoying some time in the kiddy pool!

Brothers!!


Erin, Jarrett's mommy was such a big help feeding Ben so I could scurry around making sure everyone was taken care of. We had tacos, since at this time they were John's favorite meal!

The birthday cakes! Much better looking than last years. I figured out how to do the frosting where it wouldn't run near as much, and I expanded my artistic ability and drew some of John's favorite things on the cake: balls! Chris did have to do the football, cuz apparently I can't draw a funky oval football shape.

John's cake- made in a mini bundt cake pan. I think this is the last time I'll make him a special cake, b/c he barely ate any of it. I'll just give him a piece of the big cake next time!

Ready to blow. He loves blowing out candles, so he was super excited to blow out his very own!

Listening to everyone sing "Happy Birthday!"

In action

Ta da!

Such a big boy eating with a fork

Ben, next to his buddy, Erin!


Emma was fascinated with our books! When I would watch her all she wanted to do was read. Apparently it's not much different at her house! Travis & Amy say they have to go get her new books all the time, cuz she loves reading so much!

Jarrett patiently waiting for some cake


See what I mean. He barely touched his cake, just moved it around his plate.

Evie Pflug made it too!

Sisters, Natalie & Lily from across the street! So fun having neighbors who have kiddos to hang out and play with!


He doesn't eat his own, but he'll go around and beg. Go figure!


Chris's dad & JR made it. Penny had to work. :( I think she had to work last year too. Boo. We've gotta plan better!! :)

The birthday boy!

Presents!

Cool!

The other kiddos had to help show him what he got! It was too cute!

Ashley getting a taste of being a mom of two/three would be like! Kept trying to convince her b/c she did so well, that they need to have more, but she wasn't convinced!

Action shot of opening a present

He had a blast!

Saying thank you!

Opening one of his big presents from Nana

Daddy putting together his racetrack.

Showing off his toy to Natalie!

So John gets all these toys, and what does he do, the minute everyone leaves. Finds one of daddy's screwdrivers and goes to work figuring out how his lawnmower works. He loves tinkering with things and figuring out how they work.

Such a mechanic

Happy Birthday my dear, sweet John! The past two years have been full of life, as we watch you love and embrace every moment to the fullest (sometimes a little too much!!) We love you!