52:44:Wish

I've been so behind on my photo editing!  Great reason, of course--I have so many pictures and so many awesome Claire events!  I've just unloaded 200+ pictures that are all birthday and year two related.  I'm going through to pick pictures for our house--we are going to have to start putting pictures in the bathroom or something.  I've also been working on Claire's Year Two photo album (which by this time last year I was FINISHED with Year One's album, so I'm freaking out a little).  Not all of these pictures have been touched up, but here's a recap of Claire's awesome birthday!

The Cake.  Not as happy with this one as the last one--I tried the "fluffy" decorating instructions.  THIS is why I like to make a tester cake... ugh.

Easy to decorate for Sesame Street when we have so much Sesame Street stuff all over the house anyway!

What wonderful gifts!  We were so blessed!

Only two-year-old on earth who marvels over clothing gifts

Digging through the stash

RIP Burt.  He's not been played with since this photo... poor Burt.

Trying on her snow outfit.  Not even kidding.  She loves clothes.

Trying to put on her snow boots. Seriously, there are toys unwrapped at this point.  But shoes are awesome.

THE backpack.

Claire pushing her new baby in her new stroller using her new backpack for a diaper bag.  Where are they going?  "To the DOCTOR" is the most popular destination.  This kid.

A tricycle for a girl on the go

We are so blessed to have such great family and friends.  Of course Auntie Anne attended (thank you for the puzzles and backpack!).  Claire's little friend Clare also attended with her sweet parents (thank you for the coloring supplies!  We color non-stop!).  And of course grandparents and all your generous gifts! 

Claire had a great second birthday!  It reminds me I don't need to go "all out" when she's still more excited about sticking bows on people and ripping off tags.  We are just so lucky to have this sweet little girl and all these wonderful people to share her with.  We are blessed!