Elmo Pa-ty

See this handsome little boy right here? He turned TWO years old this weekend.

We celebrated all weekend long. It started out on his actual birthday on Friday. He got to take his favorite treat, donuts, to Brooke's house to share with the kids. They sang happy birthday to him, and from what Brooke said, he had a lot of fun.

We picked up the kids from daycare and then let Caden decide where we were going to dinner that night. With the help of Makayla, he chose "The Enchilada" (AKA El Rancho). He ate his whole enchilada, then they brought him fried ice cream.

Caden loved it! After we went to dinner, we came home and opened presents.

Makayla was feeling a little J-E-A, so we took a picture of her by the presents too.

Caden got to open his presents from Mom and Dad. He got clothes, a new jacket, jammies, big boy underwear, and a potty seat.

But his favorite gift was the bat and ball set. Daddy tried to help him figure it out...

But Caden thought it was more fun to use the bat like he was playing pool.

We spent the rest of the night setting up for the big event: Caden's Elmo party. Caden told me back when we were planning Makayla's party that he wanted a "Elmo pa-ty." And what Caden wants, Caden gets (well in the birthday planning part of life!)

We decorated our basement. We had some goodies for people to much on like M & M's, cinnamon bears, and goldfish crackers (get it? Because Elmo sings, "Elmo loves his goldfish, his crayons too).

I made this for our game: Pin the nose on Elmo. I may need to come up with a new game because Carson told me at the party that we always play that game (and they always get the same treats in their goody bag).

I just love this picture of Caden. He was so proud and knew all of this was for him.

Makayla really struggled with all the attention that Caden was getting, so we got a picture of both of them. 

I loved Caden's cake. They were cupcakes in the shape of Elmo's face.

Once everyone got to our house we had pizza and then moved into our game.

The kids did great, even Makayla and Caden (we didn't blindfold them), but Gage was the winner this time.

Here's some pictures of our amazing family who came to celebrate Caden's big day.

After the game Caden got to open his presents. We *Tyler* forgot to get pictures of Caden opening his gifts, but he got a Coupe car from Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Bob; animals, clothes, and a truck from Grandpa Craig and Grandma Terry; lego set from the Jones family; a dump truck from the Thomas cousins; clothes from Karly, Rico, and Ryan; jammies and a book from Aunt Karen; books from Emily and Brad; and money from Great Grandpa Collard, Gayle, and Great grandpa and grandma Evans. One thing is for sure, Caden is one spoiled little boy!

Then we sang Happy Birthday and Caden got to blow out his candle.

I think it's safe to say that the cupcakes may have been the highlight for our kids.

We had so much fun celebrating Caden's birthday this weekend. Now if I can just figure out how to make him stop growing up. 

Happy Birthday Caden!