Braden's 2nd Birthday

Before I could post about Braden's 2nd birthday I had to first write one all about his 1st Birthday.  So, here it is: Braden's First Birthday.

For Braden's 2nd birthday I couldn't quite decide between a construction/trucks or a farm theme.  In the end I went with the farm, because I thought the chances were pretty high that he would decide on a truck theme for himself someday.  Once again I found so many great ideas on Pinterest!  But before I get to the actual birthday party - there were plenty of other birthday festivities earlier in the week!

Grampy Ireland came for a quick visit to give Braden his birthday present.  We had planned for a beach day, but the weather wasn't cooperating.  So we went to Portland Headlight instead and then to Flatbread for lunch with Uncle Jon. 

Still afraid of the Buzz car and will not ride it - YET!

Foggy morning

He loved dropping the rocks & splashing

On his actual birthday we headed to Poland to spend the Fourth of July with the Oslin family!

Then on Sunday morning we packed up and headed home to get ready for his "farm" birthday party that afternoon.  This year I decided to just do a family party and tried to incorporate it into the 4th of July weekend, so that the Oslin's did not have to come back the following weekend.  

We even had some cowgirls among us!

Family & friends, hanging out, visiting and opening presents:

"Horse" rides

Cake time - Braden was a little shy while everyone was singing, but he knew just what to do at the end!    And he REALLY enjoyed that cupcake!

He was so hungry after playing outside.

Couldn't eat fast enough

Braden's new table & chairs from Mommy & Daddy!

Happy Birthday Braden - now stop growing up so fast.  Time needs to slow down!