Birthday!!

Sophie had her 2nd Birthday this Saturday. It was a Barney themed birthday party with everything purple and green. Carl decided that this year we were going to make her cake, which proved to be a little stressful and time consuming. After 3 hours of decorating the cake, we didn't really care what color Barney's eyes were supposed to be. But, when it was all done Sophie seemed pleased with all the Barney decorations- or as she calls him- Marney- and we were glad to say good-bye to Barney. Since the party Sophie has refused to watch Barney, she is now onto Elmo. I think she's Barneyed out. At Last!! By the time it was over, Carl and I were exhausted and very thankful that birthdays only come around once a year.

Carl decorating Barney the night before. Finished product.

Sophie with her cousins Vivi and Elly watching Barney after her nap.

Nana flew out for the big party! Sophie was thrilled to see her again.

Sophie opened her presents in a manic crazed speed that only a 2 year old can do. At one point, she was literally taking gifts out of bags so quickly, that they sailed over her shoulder and up into the air. Poor Elly was sitting behind Sophie had a couple of gifts fall on her head and in her lap. Luckily she didn't seem to mind. I hope that next year Sophie will calm down enough to stop and see her gifts and thank everyone. I can dream anyway.

Sophie with her cousins- Vivi, Kyle, and Elly.

Eating cake. As you can see there was no time for forks and spoons- she had to pick it up for maximum pigging out. For the record, Sophie ate all of her cake and ice cream. Every tiny morsel and was the last one sitting at the table.

Sophie has only had ice cream a few times before and did not know how to scoop it into her mouth. She tried picking up the entire scoop of ice cream and sticking it in her mouth, but it was too cold. Luckily Grandpa was on hand to assist. He made sure Sophie had the proper cake-to-ice cream ratio.

Even though she did show it at the time, Sophie was thrilled with her new toys and gifts. She has played non-stop with all her new things. Thanks everyone!