The Birthday Shirt - Year 2!!

For those of you who don't remember, last year we bought an adult size "I Love NY" t-shirt for Mary Pat to wear on each birthday so that we can see how much she has grown from year to year. This year, as you will see from the pictures, she thought it was HILARIOUS to be wearing a big shirt! We had a hard time getting her take the shirt off! Here are a few more pictures from the photo session.
Laughing at Daddy and Michael making silly faces.
Trying to get her to sit in a similar position to her 1st birthday t-shirt picture.

The silly girl at 2 years old!

Flashback - The silly girl last year at 1 year old!

WOW! What a difference a year makes.

Mary Pat's Birthday Luau!

Mary Pat's 2nd birthday celebrations continued on Saturday, August 28th with a luau themed party at our house. Nana and Victoria came up to help us celebrate and we enjoyed a wonderful day with many friends and family members! We got lucky with the weather and were able to have most of the party events outside included some wading pools for the kids! Mary Pat received a playhouse and picnic table from Nana, Poppy, Aunt Shay Baby, Aunt Shawn and Uncle Knox for her birthday and both of these items were a big hit with the kids at the party.

It was a fabulous day and Mary Pat seemed to really enjoy her party (although she didn't understand that it was for her!). Here are MANY more pictures to enjoy!Do you like my special birthday dress?
Can you tell that I just woke up from my nap?
Testing out one of the wading pools in the back yard!

Playing in the new playhouse with cousin Patrice and friend Claire.

Aunt Delores hanging out with Michael.

Leenie couldn't make it to NY for the party but she sent this very special picture (and kisses) along with Nana!

The backyard activities.

Claire and Mary Pat enjoying their lunch at the new picnic table!

Victoria and Emily decided to join in on the lunch fun, complete with Capri Suns!

More pictures mom?

Jen hanging out with the little man!

Mary Pat decided to take a load off (and had to wear the Elmo hat again).

The AWESOME birthday cake! Yes, the flowers (sugar) and shells (chocolate) were all edible!

Mary Pat was confused by the singing and cake.

Getting help from Victoria and Mommy blowing out her candle!

Mommy and Daddy with the birthday girl.

An attempt at a family picture. Notice that Michael was not happy about this.

Mary Pat thoroughly enjoyed her cake.

A big bite!

Asking for some water.

Michael was pooped and decided Kelly looked like a good place to take a nap.

Mary Pat trying to feed cousin Patrice her bottle.

Patrice looks a little scared in this picture!

The birthday princess with her special dress, crown (from Aunt Charlene) and lei!

Having a post cake snack of some Cheetos. The birthday girl can get away with anything!

Mary Pat Turns 2!!!!!

Mary Pat turned 2 years old on Friday! We can't believe it's already been two years since we welcomed this precious little girl into our lives. The time really does fly when you're having fun! Our weekend was action packed with birthday activities and lots of playing with family and friends.

We kicked off the birthday festivities on Friday afternoon with a party for Mary Pat's class at school. Mommy and Daddy brought cookies, cupcakes, and Elmo party hats (that Mary Pat had picked out herself) to her class after nap time. Needless to say, everything was a big hit! There was complete silence as the kids ate their sweets. Michael came over from his class to join in the celebration and loved wearing his very own Elmo hat! After school, we went home to await the arrival of Nana and Victoria from SC. The birthday festivities continued once they arrived with pizza (Mary Pat's favorite) for dinner and lots of playing.

Here are some more pics from Friday's party. More pictures from the rest of the weekend's celebrations to come!

Passing out Elmo hats to her classmates.
Sarah, Alyssa, Katie, Mary Pat and Amy enjoying their cookies.
YUMMY!
Michael was VERY excited to help celebrate!

Michael loved his Elmo hat almost as much as Daddy!

Happy Birthday big sissy!!

Mary Pat was very excited to get a cupcake.

She tried to eat the entire thing in one bite.

The cupcakes were a big hit (and a big mess!).

Still shoving it in!

Happy girl!

Mommy and her little man.

Looking a little rough after her birthday celebration. Notice the orange sprinkle above her eye!

Cousin Silliness

Mary Pat had a great weekend playing with her Nana and big cousin Victoria. They came up from SC on Friday night in time for Mary Pat's birthday and helped us get ready for her party on Saturday. As you can see from these pictures taken Friday night (after Michael was fast asleep), the cousins had a blast playing with each other. We had two silly gooses on our hands! There are a few more pictures at this link.

Mutt and Jeff had to wear matching pajamas of course!

Victoria "driving" Mary Pat on the Winnie the Pooh train.

Silly cousins!

Mary Pat crawling down her tunnel (attached to her tent).

Some cousin wrestling in the tunnel.

The giggle queens!

So much fun!