Watermelons Watermelons Everywhere

We had Grace's 2nd birthday party at Duck Lake on Sunday. I toned it down this year, only inviting local family, which still was about 40 people!! I tend to go a bit overboard when it comes to birthdays but I can't help myself. I want my kiddos to grow up and remember what a big deal mom & dad made of their birthdays. It was a watermelon theme. Complete with watermelon cupcakes (white cake infused with strawberry jello) ...

Petite watermelons (watermelon jello in hollowed out limes)...

Watermelon sugar cookies (with mini choc chips for "seeds")

...and Miss G in her watermelon dress. She loved the party. Had a big 'ol smile on her face the whole day and was surrounded by lots of people who love her very much.
Blowing out her 2 birthday candles and digging into some cake!!

She opened presents like a pro. Ripped off all the wrapping paper by herself and did all the appropriate ooo-ing and ahh-ing. She really liked this giant rubber ducky from Uncle Matt.

We borrowed a bounce house from LeeAnn & Tony and it was a big hit. Grace spent a good deal of her party in this thing with all her cousins. I can't believe that she is two. I know every mother thinks this but it is amazing what a little person she has become. She is just my ray of sunshine and these last two years with her have been the best of my life. Thank you for making me a mommy two years ago sweet pea. I love you.