Caden's 2nd Birthday Party

Caden's birthday isn't until next Sunday, but we wanted to celebrate early since Grandma DeeDee and Auntie Stephanie were able to come to town for Carter's baby dedication. We had a few of our family and friends over to celebrate our sweet boy, and it was so much fun! Caden loved every second of the party, and he and Carson were quite the little entertainers. Caden showed off his singing skills to the tune of "Backyardigans." He doesn't know many of the words, but he sings his heart out, and if he knows the part, he shout-sings as best he can. funny. funny. stuff.

Here are some pictures that I want to remember the day by. Sweet Caden before the party...I told him we were going to have his Birthday Party, so he was walking around our living room shout-singing Happy Birthday to himself.

The cake...isn't it so fun?

I loved this cake design so much, I based the whole party theme on it. We had construction hats for the party-goers instead of party hats, a pop up dump truck and orange construction style cones leading up to our front door. So fun!


Caden knew EXACTLY what to do when the candle was lit and "happy birthday" was sung...not sure why that surprised me. :)


He was so excited about his cupcake.


Caden & Mommy - you can tell by my face that it's been a LONG week. I look so worn out!


Cary, my dad and some of the other guys thought the frosted dirt mound on the cake looked like a pile of poo, so they used a donkey from Caden's nursery to demonstrate...gross. :)


Caden was so delicate with his cupcake at first, but he sure did enjoy it in the end!


We played "pin the cone on the construction site" everyone under 23 participated. :)


Caden ended up winning, because he didn't understand that he had to keep the blindfold on. I suppose cheaters can prosper if they're 2 and it's their birthday party. :) Big brother Carson:



Some of the crowd...notice how interested they were in our party game. :)




In spite of having a house full of sickies all week, the party was a hit. Poor little Carter slept for all but 15 minutes of the party, but I know he was a lot more comfortable in his bed than he would have been amongst all of us. By the way, please keep praying for him. He was doing pretty well, thanks to the steroid shot, and so far we've avoided the ER, but today has been a much harder day for him, and he seems more miserable as the night goes on. I know we'll get through this, but it's been nerve wracking here and there. Thanks for all of your prayers!