A Birthday Bash for 2!

What a day! It really was a party from start to finish. Never can Brynn and Kaitlyn say I didn't try to make their second birthday special. The celebration actually started the night before when I hung my new Happy Birthday banner from PBK that Rich gave to me on my birthday. When the girls woke up I started singing the Happy Birthday song and showed them their decorations. Every time they looked at the banner they would shout "Happy!", but truth be told, they had no clue it was their birthday. Next year they'll get it. I'm sure. Before we headed to McDonald's Brynn made sure to primp a bit. I found her in my closet with my makeup bag. I was quite impressed with her mascara skills! Unfortunately her hard work was wiped off before we got in the van. Party time! This was by far the cheapest and easiest birthday party ever. I called two friends the night before and asked them to meet us at McDonald's at 12:30 PM. Seven Happy Meals later everyone was happy!
Savannah, Brynn, Sadie and Kaitlyn
Jonni was so sweet and even brought a cake. She didn't even get to stay long enough to cut it. I was so happy I didn't have to go home and bake one. THANK YOU! Sadie and Cameron gave the girls Strawberry Shortcake dolls. They were a huge hit! They did a tiny bit of climbing, but were far more interested in Danielle's new baby boy.Danielle is here visiting her twin sister Tiffany. Minneapolis is just too far away from Kentucky! Savannah provided us with the necklaces and party hats. Thank you!We went home and created a princess paradise while the girls slept. (Love having pink around!) Josh has great balloon blowing skills. It spared me a headache! Kaitlyn was pleased with the decorations.She was SO excited that she managed to squish the cake. Oh well. It still read Happy and that's what they had been saying all day.Soon we were off to Josh and Matt's baseball practice at 5:30 PM. Yup, no rest even on birthdays.Kaitlyn didn't seem to mind too much.Brynn just loved taking drinks of her "juice." Josh in action.When we got home Kaitlyn shows off our party hats.While Brynn models her new "click, click shoes." She makes them click so loud on the floor when she walks. She loves heels. Too cute!Grandpa and Grandma called and Brynn chats like a pro. Of course they had no idea what she was saying.Kaitlyn managed to blow out her candles with some prompting. The boys happily helped Brynn with hers.Soon came the presents. My parents gave the girls some Disney dresses. Kaitlyn loved the Sleeping Beauty dress and Disney princess Polly pocket type dolls from Rich and me.Brynn couldn't put on her Tinkerbell outfit fast enough.
Josh was so nice to assist. She liked it at first, but without much underneath, it was a bit scratchy.Soon she disappeared upstairs and came down with these items to wear. I helped her get them on. Fashion Folly #486. Matt thought the glowing wings were really cool. So did my dad when he saw them at the Disney store in Utah. Good choice!Kaitlyn loved opening the big box from Grandpa and Grandma Blackhair. The girls LOVED their new swimming suits, cups and towels. You know they'll be well used in a few months! And the cute Minnie dresses were worn all day long today! The biggest hit of the night was the new kitchen. I had to get a smaller one so it would fit against the wall in the computer room. We had a bit of trouble sharing the first night, but things have calmed down over the past few days. Thank heavens.Can't believe my baby girls are 2!HAPPY Day!!