Time to Party!

We had Macey's Peppa Pig themed birthday party a couple of weekends ago. It got off to an interesting start. On the day before the party, my mom was running party errands and just being a big help to me in general (as usual). She was planning on making and decorating Macey's Peppa cake and cupcakes (because, as I've made abundantly clear over the years on this blog, I am mediocre in the kitchen. And that might be generous). Well, late that afternoon, she started feeling sick, and by Saturday morning, she was completely miserable. Mostly, I felt awful for my mom, but I'll admit that there was a moment of panic and visions of a last minute store bought cake (or, alternatively, burned cupcakes). So, I called for backup in the form of my sister, who generously took over baking and decorating duties while I finished all of the last minute party preparations.

My mom was a trooper and made an appearance at the party (because, as she put it, she couldn't miss her only granddaughter's second birthday! Don't worry- she wasn't contagious.). We had family members visit from Virginia and South Carolina; it ended up being a great evening with so many of the people we love. Macey was a little overwhelmed by the crowd (and especially when we sang 'happy birthday' to her), but mostly, she loved running around with her cousins and getting extra attention from her grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

And I just have to share this story before I share pictures. On the morning of Macey's birthday (which was also the day of her party), Camden and I headed to Macey's room when we heard her wake up on the monitor. "You ready to tell Macey 'happy birthday'?" I asked Camden and he nodded excitedly. He rushed to her door and barged in ahead of me. Then, he was silent, as Macey said, "Hi, bro!" from her bed.

"Camden, aren't you going to tell her 'happy birthday'?" I asked him, as he continued to stare at her.

Then, he turned to me and said, "WHAT?! You're still a BABY when you're two?!"

Even though he looked totally disappointed, I couldn't help laughing. Clearly, he thought we were going to open Macey's room that morning and she was going to be as big as he was.

These kids never fail to entertain me.

Party decorations:

 

 

 

 

 

Check out Macey's expression. To say that she liked her Minnie Mouse airplane is an understatement.

 

My father-in-law caught this sweet moment during the party; my nephew, Alex, was reading to Camden. Camden idolizes him.



 

Getting some love from the birthday girl. Alternate interpretation: Macey hiding her face while everyone sang 'happy birthday' to her.

 

Yum! Chocolate icing!

 

Aunt Lauren's cupcakes were Macey approved.

 

Macey enjoying one of her birthday gifts. I can only hope her maternal instincts improve with age. :)