Leah's 2nd Birthday Party

We had Leah's 2nd birthday party on the Saturday after her actual birthday.  It was a beautiful day, warm and sunny.  We were lucky enough to have Mimi and Grandpa up visiting, so that was extra fun for the kids.  The other people who came to the party were Nana and Poppa, Uncle Matt and Aunt Gina, Omi and Opa, and Bonnie and Emily.  We were supposed to have about 10 people more, but a bunch of them got sick on the day before or morning of the party.  So it was a much smaller party than usual, but we still had a lot of fun.

For her birthday, Leah asked for cupcakes and a bug cake.  Here are her cupcakes, a caterpillar and some tiny ladybugs.

And here is her ladybug cake.  She requested the colors - purple and green.  The girl knows just what she wants!

Joan enjoying the warm weather.  We spent lots of time sitting outside in the sun, eating some appetizers, talking and playing.

 After lunch, Leah opened her presents.  She requested to sit in her rocking chair.

Cam was, of course, the very helpful brother, bringing Leah her presents and "helping" her open the cards and gifts.

What a handsome boy!  And Leah is very intent on opening the card in her hands.

Reading a card to the birthday girl

Leah checking out one of her gifts.

Going to town on a card

Leah, just after having opened one of her favorite gifts.  She was not interested in opening up anything else for a quite a while after getting this doll.

The doll dances and sings - Leah has entranced by it.

After giving the doll to Nana to get out of the packaging, Leah was convinced to continue opening her presents.

Leah and her cake, now complete with candle antennae

Happy girl - she loved having everyone sing to her

Leah picked a cupcake for her birthday treat

Yummy!!

Leah's friend Emily loved the cupcakes too

As did Grandpa!

Wow, messy girl!

This is a few weeks later, when we finally took down the streamers from Leah's party.  She wanted to be decked out in them - she thought that she looked very pretty.

Leah had a wonderful second birthday.  Thanks to everyone who came and helped make it so special!