Cara's Birthday Party

You know what's really exciting about having Cara's birthday party today? It marks 2 years of her being home with us! We brought her home from the hospital 2 years ago today. Looking back at those pictures it's funny how I can remember the feelings of new parenthood like they were just this morning (that first night was AWFUL!!).

Anyways, onto party details:

Even though we didn't have any of Cara's grandparents at the party (and I was a tad worried we wouldn't have enough people there) it ended up being a good turnout! We ordered a cake and sandwiches from Costco, picked up a mixture of mini chip bags, a fruit and veggie platter from Smith's and then some ice cream from Coldstone (we had a bunch of $$ on a gift card so we went a little fancy). We didn't really have a theme (do 2 year olds need a theme for their party?) but the cake had a unicorn and we had a bubble machine (because Cara LOVES bubbles) so I joked that unicorn bubbles was the theme.

The food was really good, the cake and ice cream were a big hit, Cara didn't cry while we sang "Happy Birthday" to her (unlike on her actual birthday when it was just Larry and me singing haha), she blew out her candle like a pro (it was just a single "2" candle), and she did end up having so much fun with all the kids. In fact, so much so that she wouldn't come in for food except for a bag of chips I handed her at one point. All the kids seemed to love jumping on the tramp and all the younger ones ran right over when I started the bubble machine haha. She got SO many gifts that I have no idea what we're going to do with all of them. Gwen even got a few outfits from people and now I wonder if we have TOO much of one size that she won't be able to get through all of them before she grows out of them haha.

**The two pictures on this post are apparently the only pictures we got of the party. We have video of singing to her, but it's from behind her so you don't really see her face...apparently it was a very busy day**

I think we did a good job with pulling off a good second birthday for Cara, although I think it'll be the last one we throw in our house...cleaning a house right before just to have to clean it up again after everyone leaves feels defeating haha.

So to everyone who came (if you're reading this) please know it really meant a lot to us that you were there and celebrated with us! Even if you sent a gift from afar or before the party because you knew you couldn't be there. We really appreciate all of the family for loving our girl! In fact, it means more to me that people acknowledge her birthday over my own. And once again, Happy Birthday Cara! We love you sweet girl!