Look Whooo's Two!

WARNING: LOTS of pictures!

Emerson's 2nd birthday party was Saturday, June 25th.  It was an owl themed party - as in "WHOOO's Two?  Emerson, that's WHOOO!"  Aaron worked tirelessly on the yard & the house in the weeks leading up to the party and as usual, my mom, Nana, Ann & Ashley helped TREMENDOUSLY!  Thanks ladies!  We had a great time with wonderful family & friends! 

 The invitations...made by yours truly

 Every year Ashley gives the kids a Shutterfly book on their birthday.  I look forward to these books so much and I love that we will forever have these keepsakes!  Here is Nana looking at Emme's from this year.

Out back we had 3 "bird baths" and a silly sprinkler (which we never turned on) for the kids to play in.  They had a blast & kept cool in this insane heat!  Thanks Uncle Brennan & Aunt Megan for getting 2 of the pools!

 Zach, Jackson & Emme

 The birthday girl

Head first down the slide

 The water table was a hit!  

This was Emme's birthday present from Aaron & me.

 Yet another cute cake made by our friend, Gabriel

 Make a wish...

Most of the kids from the party (left to right):

Derek, Olivia, Emme, Gabi, Jackson, Bella, Emma

Not pictured: Sam & Zach

The favor table

This year, the favors consisted of 2 owl finger puppets, a pinwheel and candy from the candy bar.

Emme & Jackson snacked on the candy during much of the party!

 Gifts from her sweet family & friends

 Ami followed the owl theme with her gift

Emme LOVED the frog card from Uncle Clay!  It ribbits the Happy Birthday song!

 Chicken books for The Chicken from Yaya & Pops!

 Clay & Emme (post wardrobe change)

Sadly, we didn't make it to the Pin-the-Beak-On-the-Owl game I made.

The kids & I played on Monday though.  

I know Emme had a great time at her party and we had fun too!  Thanks to everyone that helped us celebrate our baby's 2nd birthday!  And thanks to PaPa & Ashley for taking pictures during the party too.  Without them, this post would not be possible!