Birthday Fiesta!

It happened, yes its true... My little baby boy has now officially hit the big number 2!!!! 

For me It doesn't feel much different then when he turned 23 months, but it feels WAY WAY different then when he turned a Year old!  He's SOOO BIG NOW!  So many changes happened over these last 12 months... We moved from Walking to RUNNING, babbles to simple SENTENCES, and tears to Full blown TEMPER TANTRUMS! 

Like a true eccentric TYPE A personality that I am I went totally wild with the party planning for my baby's 2nd birthday.  And because of logistics opted for 3 different parties on 2 different weekends...

A friend 'Explorer' party, Clays side and My side party.  This past Sunday we held a Casual 'EXPLORER' friend's party and Clay's Family party at our place in Whitecourt.

However the party's were not the only celebrating we did this weekend, as William's actual birthday was on Friday. 

The morning of William's Birthday He woke at 7am(ish) to a whole lot of BALLOONS!
which didn't leave his hot little hands until bedtime that night.

Goofing around on the day of his birthday with an Early birthday present he received the day before... This is Williams "House"  a good place for 2 year old to hide balloons and other contraband.

The infamous BALL PIT! This MAGICALLY appeared on William's Birthday.



Birthday Gifts from Mommy and Daddy- Picnic table and Dora of course!



I had to work the Friday evening of William's actual birthday so we did CAKE on Saturday for William.  His reaction to the sparkler. 

Friday and Saturday was pretty low key and William enjoyed the simple pleasures of a birthday, a few gifts, cake and lots of singing "HAPPY BIRFDAY!!!"


But on Sunday William Woke to a DORA The EXPLORER WONDERLAND!
(Dont judge... Yes I know that Dora is mostly considered a 'Girls' thing, but my Son ADORES her, and watches her show everyday.)

The Theme was an EXPLORER PARTY

MAP- First you go through the Jungle, then Across Crocodile Lake to get to William's Birthday FIESTA!

 The Jungle with the Swinging Vines

Crocodile Lake with Dora's Pirate Ship

 The Birthday Fiesta!!!

 Swiper made it too...

And Tico and Benny!

More Balloons and a Happy little boy!

 Went Big on Decorations this year and Opted for an easier cupcake option.

The birthday craft- Decorating a "Back Pack".  Even the big kids like it! 

A couple of "back packs"

 Birthday Cake #2.

 William and His best Friend Joey... can you tell they hang out together a lot? lol!

William and Joey opening gifts

Awww, Look what you got Clay! 

Kaidyn and Tristian playing with the cool Diego gift they got William!

After this awesome fun morning William had a good nap and Clay's Family Arrived for the 2nd party.  All Clay's Grandparents made it out along with his Mom and Dad and Auntie Meagan and Uncle Matt.  We had a great visit, some supper and of course more CAKE and Presents!

 Opening Gifts with Baba

He totally Knows what cake is now! And Even Blew out his Candle by HIMSELF!


A long and fun day!  The only draw back is that I'm pretty sure William now thinks that his birthday will always be 3 days long, as he has had special things each day this weekend, and continues to sing the Happy Birthday song each day to us.  Teaching him birthday celebration limits will be difficult as we still have one more celebration to do next weekend... Oh well!

 Playing with his train set at the end of the long day!

NOW HOW AM I GOING TO TOP THIS NEXT YEAR?!?!?  LOL! 

Jumping on the Band Wagon

I have never been the person who jumps on each new trend as soon as it surfaces.  I tend to follow things for a year or two and once the hype has came down I will acquire said trend.  For example when growing up, Doc Marten shoes where totally IN when I was in middle school; I didn't acquire these until early in High school (they weren't really trendy (or brand name) at that point, but I liked them!);  My love for designer purses came after many years of watching and waiting for the "perfect" one; My 'trendy' hair cuts are often mirror images of styles popular a year before, I'm just starting to get the "buy for quality not quantity" when choosing new clothes.  And I have only recently started texting.

Often the delay in jumping on the figurative bandwagon is because of expense.  If I'm going to spend "THAT MUCH" money I better really really like it!  Plus I like to shop around for the best deal, and/or I am not totally trusting of my style choices so I need to "see it" to believe it! 

The reason for this reflection is due to Clayton and my most recent extravagance.  Yes everyone, the time has came... I am now a proud owner of an iPhone!  Although we bought a iPod a couple years ago, it has became Clayton's more or less so this iPhone is my very FIRST endeavour in to the Apple family! 

I have been pretty please with myself.  My new phone doesn't leave my side,  I have downloaded many free "apps", including a pocket mirror app, ibooks, and a handy little flashlight!  I primarily have been using the iPhone to feed my FACEBOOK addiction and have been texting, oh have I been texting!  I also have just finished reading Pride and Prejudice on it.  I heart my new iPhone!  It is so fun, and I feel so amazing for having one! HAHAHA!

Clay also got a new phone, his is not the coveted iPhone but is a Smart phone and he really loves it too.  You can find us spending quality time with each other checking facebook on the couch or exploring new features at the supper table.

Although I my dear iPhone can do no wrong in my eyes, it cannot be deemed "perfect".  I seem to be having technical difficulties using it as an actual "phone".  It seems to drop calls often.   However I will not let these blemishes tarnish my good opinion.  I am quite content with my decision on this purchase and will continue to savior my iPhone relationship!


Due to the excitement of the new addition to my life I have not been taking many pictures.  So I don't have a picture for this week's "Cant turn your Back for a Minute" segment.  However I do have a story....

Last night Clayton and I were catching up on our favorite TV show "How I met Your Mother" down stairs.  William was hanging around with us when we heard him go upstairs.  As it is not unusual for him to go up stairs and get some toy he needs or item he wants, we didn't think much of it.  Sure enough as we expected we heard him coming back down the stairs minutes later and he ran right to us with a pudding in his hand.  He handed us the pudding and just as we were about to say "sorry buddy, can't have this until snack" he revealed to us what was in his other hand... A steak KNIFE!!!! The shocked look and gasps of horror that escaped Clayton and my lips were soon echoed by hysterical laughter that is only appropriate after such a horrifying scary experience!  William had obviously attempted to reach in to the utensil drawer for a spoon to eat the pudding he desired. He grew allot taller then we had realized!
Just as you think you have finished baby proofing the house, you are once again amazed at the things that an Active almost-2year old can find!!