Baby John's 2nd Birthday (Catch-up from Nov)

Much delayed pics of Baby John's 2nd Birthday!  We love that little boy so much.  He is all boy - rough, tough yet sweet and snugly.  So thankful for him.  John loves animals so we rented a petty zoo + pony rides for his 2nd birthday party.  We used the same sweet couple that did Ella Kate's 2nd birthday.  Love them and how sweet they are to the kids and the animals.  A special Thank You to LeLe and Papa for letting us have the party in their backyard.  It was perfect!

The setup!

The party favors.  Cute cookies made by a local Marietta girl :)

I love traditions!  For me all birthday parties must have balloon towers :)

The big sister ready for the party to start.

Our precious birthday boy!!!  Thank you Lord for giving us this sweet baby!

Nana and her girl.

The animals have arrived...

So excited to see the animals.

Sliding with big sister.

Ella Kate and sweet Harris.

The McNeel twins!

The cook.

Ella Kate was ready to ride the pony.  John loved the animals but did not want anything to do with riding the pony. :)

Carson and John.

Brooks and Kate.

Sweet boys checking on the pigs.

Pretty Allen.

Brooks was so excited.

Things were getting a little to loud for Caroline :)

The boys playing basketball.

Harris taking a ride

The animals were a success!

The two old goats :)

Little cowgirl.

Sad to say goodbye to the animals.

Watching the animals get loaded up.

One last goodbye!

Barn Birthday Cake time with animal cupcakes :)  Thanks again Jill!

Cupcake #1 - pig

John loves some cupcakes.

Lauren, Kate, Robert, Ella Kate, and Harris taking a cupcake break.

Two cute little boys.

Kenneth and Brooks.

Cupcake # 2 = Lamb

The cake was a hit and completely gone by the end of the party.

And now to try a horse cookie.  John consumed alot of sugar in a 3 hour period of time :)

Favors.

Lots of presents!!

Cousin Kaleb.

One of John's favorite gifts!

John at two can say anything he wants and has a strong will to say the least :)  He LOVES cars and Lightening McQueen makes him happy :)  He plays very well independently and is getting better at sharing everyday.  He is an excellent eater and will try most everything.  His favorite food is CARS macaroni and cheese, baby dill pickles, bananas, blueberries, spaghetti, cheese sticks, and cookies (vanilla wafers).  He loves his sister and wants to do any and everything she does.