Noah’s Ark Two by Two~ G & G turn TWO!

Last year, for the boys’ first birthday, I chose to just invite family bc I knew it was a very special birthday and I really wanted to keep it simple and enjoy it.  And it worked out perfect.  Plus, I was so emotional about the day and I didn’t mind crying in front of the fam.

This year, I decided to do a little different.

Since the boys were turning TWO, there are TWO of them, and they have been talking about Noah lately (or as they call him, “Ho HO”), I decided to go with a “Noah’s Ark, Two by Two theme.  It was super easy to plan once I locked down the Noah’s Ark play place reservation.  I didn’t have much of a choice about what time to have the party, bc we were put on the waiting list, so we were stuck with the 5:30-7:30 time slot. 

This past year, the boys and I have been able to get out a WHOLE lot more than we did their first year and with that, we have made lots of new friends and stayed close with older friends.  The boys know their friends’ names, so I wanted to invite some of their friends.  I ended up inviting several of their friends, and our friends too, thinking maybe half would come. Of course, I invited our families up for the party too (which is a big group in itself).  I ended up inviting 64 people.

60 came.

I know!

Are you freaking out?

Because I was after everyone started RSVPing yes.

Don’t get me wrong, I was super happy and thankful that everyone wanted to come, I just started worrying (that shouldn’t surprise you) that I wouldn’t have enough food.  What on earth could I feed that many people???

Good thing I have a mama that loves to hosts dinners and an aunt that lives close to come help!

We ended up going to Costco and buying half the store!

Of course, we ended up having more than enough food.

The party was soooo much fun and I enjoyed walking around and talking to all who came!

And maybe Jared and I had a race through the play area, that ended with a  big slide, and I’m pretty sure I won! :)

Here are about a million pictures of the fun…

A little blurry, but that’s bc I was going super fast! :)

Proof :)

no hard feelings

me and one of my BIG TWO year olds?! (Graham)

family pics

Just like last year, Graham wasn’t so sure about this whole cup cake thing.

He asked for a spoon to eat it.

Who’s kid is this?

I promise I’m happy, it just appears that I’m yelling at some one, but I’m not.  :)

Honey and Papa G with the birthday boys!

right after this pic, he literally took a bite of the candle and swallowed it :-/

me and my beautiful sista!

 

Cousin sliding time

Our wonderful family that came to celebrate our miracles!

LOVE these TWO more than words!

So thankful God thought I could handle  entrusted me with these two miracles!

Just for funsies…

one year ago

And of course…

2 years ago.

Time flies when you’re having fun!