Roo had her 2nd birthdy party on September 26th and we all had a blast. At least looking back. I think the two weeks leading up the event almost killed us, but on the day of, all went smoothly.
A bunch of stuff arrived on Friday and everything else had been purchased in advance, so we were as prepared as we could've been. Activities included a Tigger & Pooh bounce house (of course featuring "Roo"), a spin art machine, bubble machine, pizza & cake.
The bouncy house went up around 9:30 AM and Roo was fascinated by it. She and Auntie Court watched it go up and couldn't wait to get inside to check it out. The company didn't even come and pick it up until after 5 (past the original reservation time), so we all got plenty of bounce time in (even the adults). If anyone in CT needs or wants a bouncy house, check these guys out: www.superfuninflatables.com, there were GREAT!
Grandpa & Grandma McCoy let Roo open her presents before the guests arrived. She loves "my baby," but refuses to give her a name. I think she walked around with "my baby" and her new baby stroller for the next week. She wore a path in our hardwood floors.
Guests arrived promptly and most of them headed straight to the bounce house. Daddy and Uncle Anthony also go some adult bounce time.
Uncle Anthony and his daughter Marissa arriving.
Beckett and Corey, friends from school.
Roo, Beckett and Madeline having a blast.
Roo & PJ.
"Bounce-a, bounce-a, bounc-a!"Miss. Ashley, Roo's teacher arrived early and along with Auntie Court helped supervise the bounce house. Thank you both! Not sure what we would've done without you. Grandma McCoy helped with the spin art machine, which was a great activity for toddlers. I bought smocks at an art supply store and each child was able to make their own creation, just by squeezing paint. Super easy for everyone.
Bounce house chaos.The second favorite part was the pizza & ice cream cake. Everyone gathered on our back porch, where we had kid's tables and chairs set up. All the kids and parents were able to fit and it was really fun watching them. Kerry even got on the roof to take pictures and thankfully didn't fall off.
Pizza party.
Creative cake courtesy of Daddy.
Yummy ice cream cake.Once the kids started leaving, most of the neighborhood families hung out, played in the bounce house and drank a couple of beers until nap time. Then I had to drag Roo upstairs reluctantly because she looked like she was going to pass out since her nap was way overdue.
We even wore Roo's friends out. Sleepy James. Birthday girl only slept for an hour and as soon as she got up looked out the window to make sure her bounce house was still there. We played in it until it go too cold and had to go inside.
Bouncing with Mommy.
After nap bouncing.
By the end of the day, with an exhausted Miss. Roo.Great day overall, and I am so overwhelmed by the generosity our friends and family..thank you all for coming and helping to keep the toddler chaos to a minimum. I kept saying my only goals were for Roo to have a great day and to wear out her friends. Mission accomplished!
