Will's Birthday WEEK!

With a 12 week maternity leave, it is unlikely that we will be taking a vacation anytime soon. So Craig decided to take a week off to be home with me and the kids. Will's birthday fell on a Monday and we had his small party with family the day before, so that seemed like the best time for Craig to be home. We spent his actual birthday at home as a family playing with all his new presents, and then did some fun activities the rest of the week.

Sunday, June 7th - Will's birthday party

We had a "trucks & trains" theme going, but it was very low-key and casual. MUCH less stressful than the 1st birthday, for sure. We just decided that small was better at his age to avoid overstimulation. As it was, he was exhausted by the end of the day. We all were really.

We ordered a donut cake from a local bakery - soooooo good!


Playing "bean bags" with dad.


This is how he looks in EVERY picture we have now because he's always saying "cheese" for the camera. :)






Casey, Wes, Mya & Stella made it out for the party after only being home from the hospital ONE day! Amazing. It was so nice to have them there.



For lunch, we served a taco bar and other Mexican side dishes. Again, low-key and easy, but stuff everyone likes.




Blowing bubbles with Aunt Kelly & Uncle Steve.








Three new babies!

Opening gifts.

Will received lots of really great things. Some farm animal toys from Kelly & Steve, a tent, sleeping bag, a folding chair from Grandma & Papa Riedeman (very clever combo!), a personalized book about trains from Casey & Wes, and a train table from my parents and siblings. What great gifts!






Cake!!!


"Happy Birthday to you!"


Yum!






Not crazy about having his hands all dirty. :)


Monday, June 8th - Will's 2nd birthday

Monday brought scattered showers, so we mostly stayed inside playing with birthday presents. But we did get out briefly when the sun peaked out to give Will his gift from us - a tricycle! And, of course, more bubble blowing.










On Tuesday we went to the zoo in the morning.
















On Wednesday, we took Will to Monkey Jump to burn some energy. :)














On Thursday, we hung out at home again.
Big smile from our girl!


Here's a pic of Soph in just her diaper - she's gotten so big!


And while this may look like child labor, Will loves to Swiffer the floors after I'm done cleaning them. :)




And then on Sunday the 14th, we walked up to see the Curtice Kidz Day parade.