Kayleigh's Birthday 'Party' :)

Kayleigh has never been to Chuck E Cheese (and since it's so hot outside, our party destination had to be some  place indoors) so we decided to take her just to play around for her birthday. They open at 9am on Sundays so we figured we'd go right when they open- less crowded and less germy- hopefully. We were not concerned with eating there so we went and played then went and ate lunch elsewhere. I felt bad because I told Kayleigh we would go see a monkey that played drums- I guess I was remembering back in the day when it was Showbiz Pizza and they had an animal band- which included a gorilla drummer. Well, the only animated character now is just Chuck himself. She didn't seem to mind.

Riding with Barney

Helicopter bike

Kay and Mom and Chuck E Cheese

This was by far her favorite ride. It wiggled a bunch and played songs.

Whack-a-mole

Thank you, Jourdan, for always catching my good side

More Whack-a-Mole

This truck really rocked and rolled, mommy thought it needed a seatbelt

Her favorite part was putting the coins in

Her first time seeing Chuck E Cheese

Are you seeing this, mom?

Let's sit and watch for awhile

The funniest part was when she wanted to ride one of those virtual roller coaster rides. It had a camera and showed the person's face while they rode. Here is a video of her 'riding a rollercoaster' :)

K & J's Birthday Weekend, Part 1

This time last year I was busy planning and prepping for Kayleigh and Jourdan's big birthday bash. This year is very different. Since we are new in town, we couldn't really throw a 'party' since we don't know anyone. I must say- it is much easier on me this way. :) The birthday festivities started off great. Jourdan and Kayleigh played hookie from work on Friday and he took her to see her first movie in the theater. They saw Cars 2 and I couldn't believe they made it through the entire movie. He said Kayleigh would yell "Oh no!" any time the cars crashed. She also kept asking and answering herself "Daddy, Watch Mickey Mouse? No, watch Cars." Here are a few pictures he took. They aren't the best, but you get the idea.

Since this year K's birthday is on Wednesday, a work day. We decided we should celebrate this weekend and let her open her presents this morning and have all weekend to play with them. I set up the dining room and decorated a little. Here's what it looked like Friday night.

Arial View

We got up and ran around and took some pictures, got breakfast and then came home to open presents. Kayleigh had a blast and this was the first time she really understood how to open presents. She could do it last year and at Christmas but she would lose interest and wasn't really all that interested in what was inside. This year she wanted to open everything right then and there.

Opening the A-Z animal Zoo from her auntie Gentry,

What's in this big one? She was mad we couldn't get the trike inside out right then and there.

Mommy bought her a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse marching band set- what was thinking? :)

Having  a blast from the piano my parents got her.

Are you guys listening to me?

Oh! The trike from Grandma and Grandpa Kuehn. Note, Clifford from Aunt Walla in the back. :)

Composing

One woman-band!

Scooting along. No pedaling yet.

Oh these puzzles are so hard! :)

Already talking while driving, women drivers!

The happy meal box became a hat.....

Reminds me of Ace Ventura....

Then we got a knock at the door. A cute cookie bouquet from the Kuehn's. Here's Jourdan's old man side.

And Kayleigh's side.

Kayleigh trying out the cookie.

Then it was time to sing and have cupcakes!!! Again, things have been so crazy, we bought cupcakes. Worst- mommy- ever! :) She didn't seem to mind.

Kayleigh's cupcake. We went to Sprinkles cupcakes and got some, they were delish, but they aren't very cutesy. So we got one from Dimples cupcakes too.

Lighting the candle.

Blow it out! Without burning yourself please,

She asked for a spoon to eat her cupcake. Who knew!?

Eating a cupcake with a spoon.

So far, it's been a great weekend! We will post more as the festivities continue. Wish our friends and family could be here with us!

Kayleigh's 2 Year Pictures

Last year we took some pictures of Kayleigh in Gruene for her first birthday, which used to be so close to our home. Since Gruene is no longer an option, sniff-sniff... We decided to take Kayleigh out to take some pictures around Frisco. She had a blast. Since it has been so hot, we decided to go first thing in the morning. This explains why you see a sippy cup and bread in her hand- yes, she only likes plain bread. It can't be toasted, and she doesn't like butter, peanut butter, or even jelly on it.....

She was disapointed the door wouldn't open.... She really wanted cupcakes.

Cheese!