We Have a Two Year Old in the House

On August 29th we celebrated out little girls second birthday! 

 We celebrated Maia as a family on the 29th, and then on the 30th we celebrated her with family and friends.  It was a fun party and I think Maia felt extra special! For her cake I made some colorful cupcakes. When you take a bite into these you will encouter swirls of many colors.  It was supposed to be stripes, but then they started to resemble tye dye of a sort.  I feel as though they fit Maia's colorful and excitable personality.  

 Paxton was pretty excited about the party too!!  He loves his big sister and often has a big smile on his face when she is around.

(Hmm... she must not have been around in this picture.) 

Daddy was in charge of the grill or BBQ 
(for those who prefer to call it that).

Gathering in the backyard with Uncle Jeff and Aunt Farrah along with sweet Carson.  And don't forget our friend Leah there in the background.

 Maia's friend Grayson.

 Jordan, Maia's cousin, and her two good friends Eben and Naomi.

 Getting excited about downing that cupcake!

 Jedd and Michelle holding Paxton.

 Jamie and Dave and their little guy Benjamin

 All the kids were so excited to help Maia open her gifts.  I began to wonder if it was more exciting for everyone else than it was for Maia. She sure enjoyed the help and has been having a blast with all her new toys. 

What a blessing it has been to spend these two years with our little Maia.  Its been so fun watching her change and grow and become the person she is today.  She never ceases to make me smile; she's so constantly full of excitement for the things she loves.  And she's one determined little girl; when her mind is set she pursues that thing continually to its end.  We love out little girl and are so glad she's in our family!