The Bugga Boo Turns Two!

We did something a little different for Laney's birthday this year. We had a combined party with her BFF - Claire. Or as Laney likes to call her: "Taire." The girls are only 2 days apart, so the timing was great!

The party was held at Claire's house. They have a beautiful home with a super fun backyard. They weather had actually been pretty cold for us, but that weekend was perfect! The kiddos got to play outside for a while before dinner. Laney and Carter LOVE jumping on the trampoline at Claire's house.

Dinner was Rudy's BBQ -and lots of it! So delicious. We had a wonderful cake with different ice creams and toppings for the kids. I think everyone had a great time. It was a smaller get together, but I actually enjoyed having something a little low-key!

I was horrible about taking pictures that night - not sure what happened to the rest, but here are a few more.

Claire and Laney sporting some great static hair from the trampoline!

Laney would stop jumping and run over to Daddy for a kiss!

Attending were:

Laney and Carter

Claire

Ella S.

Hayden and Hailey H.

Logan and Caleb W.

Allie K.

(Feel like I'm forgetting someone... this is where more pictures would help!)

And there were several who couldn't make it (Lindsey/Megan/Blake, Ella K).


Laney's birthday completely snuck up on me this year. I can't believe she is two! (And as I type, several months past two!).

She is quite the chatter box and LOVES to sing. We're very lucky that both of our kids are very affectionate. She loves to hug and snuggle (yeah for me!). Laney definitely did NOT get my eating habits (yeah for her!). She is her daddy's child in soooo many ways, and this is definitely one of them. She will pretty much eat anything - she loves her veggies (usually raw) and can put away food like nothing I've ever seen from someone so little! She is still "average" height and weight - just like she has always been - but that doesn't stop her. She's a tough cookie and can definitely hold her own with the big boys. Literally!

Laney L O V E S Carter. And Joel and I are so glad! They really get along well now. Carter takes good care of her (usually) and they play great together.

She is having a super time at school. I get to hear about her little friends and what they played with after each school day.

I was so scared at the thought of having a little girl, but God certainly gave us the perfect one! I can't imagine our family without her. She is always smiling and happy.

We love, love, love you baby girl. Happy Birthday!