Birthday / 4th of July Weekend

Our 4th of July weekend was packed with birthday celebrations for our little 2 year old. I can't believe Zane is already 2!! He got to spend time with family, go to a big parade, and have a pool party. We all had so much fun, but were exhausted by the end of the weekend.

These are pictures of Zane opening some gifts from his Grandparents.

He got a new sand box, which he had been asking for everyday during the past few weeks. He hates when his hands get dirty, so of course he really couldn't stand sand getting on his hands and feet at first. Now he's gotten used to it so he's having so much fun getting messy and playing in it.


On the 4th, we went to the parade in Monument with Aunt Nell. Here's us getting dressed and ready...
They both look so serious and I think look so much alike in this picture. :) :)
On the way to the parade, we had one happy, excited boy.




Emerson slept soundly as we walked through crowds, heard really loud gun shots and sirens, and ran over bumps. I wish she would sleep that well at home!
After the parade, we had a "pizza party" with more family.


Zane got a new table and chairs from his Grandparents.

He got some new books from his aunts and uncles.

Then, Sunday night, we had a big BBQ pool party at our neighborhood pool. It was a Veggie Tales at the pool theme. The balloons and napkins were Bob, Larry, and Junior, as well as the cake.

He liked to let the balloons go "high in the sky" and watch them fly away. He's saying, "Bye, green balloon."

He had a bunch of little buddies to play with. While the weather was still stormy, they entertained themselves by running back and forth on the deck since they couldn't swim. They ended up getting a little time in the pool later on.


He had frosting on his face and was so happy while opening gifts. It was cute because he named each thing and then wanted to stop and play with each gift. When he got books, he sat down and read them, with each toy he begged to open it, and he wanted to eat the candy.

Emerson had fun too, but was tired by the end. Here's a big yawn.
Here's a before, in between, and after picture of the cake. Thanks, Sharon, for making it for us! When the group sang "Happy Birthday" he stood completely still and stared at everyone in shock. He wasn't sure what to think about so many people singing for him. (I wish I would have gotten his expression on tape!) Then he blew out the candles and wanted to eat.