Birthday Extravaganza

Last Friday was Caitlyn’s second birthday. After last year’s lackluster effort, I had vowed that I would step things up this time around. However, it was still difficult to fight off the feeling that birthdays right now are a bit pointless because Caitlyn’s still too young to understand what a birthday is and doesn’t have any "real" friends yet to invite to the party.

Birthday parties at this age, it seems, are mainly for the parents. But I figured this would be a good warm-up leading up to an all-out party in the future. Therefore, while we had some decorations this year, they were still toned down by my standards. After all, you’ve got to have something to work up to. Party themes, invitation cards, breaking pinatas, and party favors can all come later.

We had two parties for her. One with friends and one with family. I think Caitlyn is truly blessed by the people that surround her. The importance of family and friends can’t be stressed enough. I know that there will always be people that will care for her and love her. And I’m sure Caitlyn feels blessed as well. Especially since the amount of toys that she has, has probably quadrupled.

Now that she’s two, Caitlyn’s been steadily developing in several areas. She’s saying two or three-syllable words and can string words together. She can put on her own shoes and now sleeps in a big girl’s bed instead of a crib. But the biggest accomplishment for her thus far is finally being weaned off her pacifier. A few days before her birthday, we just stopped giving her a pacifier at night, held firm, and now she’s stopped asking for it. Hallelujah! One less thing to wash!

Blowing out candle

So yummy!

 

I want the biggest slice!

Gramps and the grandkids

 

Clowning around

Let's get the party started!

 

Chowing down

Auntie Nina making a wish

What did you wish for?

A very hungry caterpillar

A very hungry baby

More presents!