Kendrick's Second Birthday

Kendrick turned two this year on September 18.  We decided to have an "Elmo" theme party since Kendrick is obsessed with Elmo.  A couple of weeks before his birthday, we took some pics to use on his birthday announcement.

 Trying to put up two fingers.

 He got it a little bit better.

 Now if only he wouldn't put his fingers in front of his face!

 He thought Elmo needed a taste.

 

On Kendrick's actual birthday, we took him out for dinner to celebrate.  Here are some more pictures of him.  Still trying to get the hang of holding up two fingers.

 Kendrick - the birthday boy!

 He was having fun standing on the counter.

We waited until Scott got home from work and then we went over to Provo to Brick Oven.  Kendrick had a ball.  He loved his food.  

 Eating his garlic bread.

 He didn't quite know what to think when they came and sang "Happy Birthday" to him.

 But, he loved the ice cream!

 And the sucker.

 

On Sunday, September 24, we had a family party to celebrate Kendrick's birthday.  We decided to have a barbecue at our house.  I asked a friend a work, Cassie Lewis, who makes cakes for fun, if she could make an Elmo cake.  She said sure!  Look at what she came up with:

 The Elmo cake was so cute!

 It was a red velvet cake.

 She had cut out a lot of letters from the fondant.  Everything was edible too!

 Scott and I made the cupcakes.  Elmo was actually made out of rice krispies!

 Kendrick at his party.

 Eating some of the yummy food.

 Family and friends at the party.

 It was great to see everyone and the weather was perfect.

 Scott was the cook again this year!

 The kids enjoyed playing in Kendrick's sand box.

 Present time!

 All of the kids crowding around.

 Kendrick received a lot of nice things.

 He had a great time opening all of the gifts.

 He got a new tricycle from Grandma Mangelson.

 Jake, showing him what to do.

 He loves it!

 Kendrick and his Elmo cake.  I think he wanted to give Elmo a hug!

Blowing out the candles.

 

Kendrick's party turned out great and I'm so thankful for the family and friends that were able to come.  I can't believe Kendrick is two!  He is growing up so fast.  I sometimes wish he was still a little baby, but then I'm also excited to see him learning new things and talking more.  It is going to be a great adventure!

Scott's Birthday

To celebrate Scott's birthday, we got a babysitter for Kendrick and went out to dinner at Ruby River--Scott's choice.  He loves steak--me, well, I would rather have a big ol' plate of steamed veggies!  HA HA

Scott had made a homemade German chocolate cake for his birthday cake.  Sad, I know, he had to make his own birthday cake!  That's what happens when you are the one staying home during the day!  :)

We came home and put some candles on the cake, mainly for Kendrick's benefit!  He wanted his dad to blow out the candles!

Here are the boys with the cake!

It was yummy!  Happy Birthday Scottie!  Thanks for all you do for me and Kendrick!  We love you!

Labor Day Weekend 2012

Our Labor Day weekend began with a party to celebrate Ethan and Madeline's birthdays.  It was in Levan at the park.  We had a great time meeting with the family and Kendrick loved swinging and going down the slide.

I didn't take too many pictures, but here is what I have:

Madeline blowing out the candles on her cake.

 Ethan blowing out the candles on his cake.

 Kendrick blowing the dandelion seeds off the dandelion!  He loves to do that.  It's almost as fun as blowing bubbles!

 Still blowing . . .

 Now he decided to taste it?

 He didn't swallow - here's the seed.  HA HA

 

On Monday, we decided to drive over to Payson and check out the parade and also take Kendrick to the carnival they always have at the park.  I know, once again, I'm going over to Payson.  After all of those years of "having" to go to Payson for Labor Day and now I can do what I want and I'm going to Payson!  Oh well--I just know what festivities they have and so we decided it would be fun to take Kendrick over to it!

 Here's Kendrick on one of the rides.

 Now, you can see him!

 He liked it, but wasn't sure what to think about it?

 Next, we went on the merry go round!

 Pointing to dad--

 Waving to dad--

 Next ride - the monster trucks.

 I think he actually got a little bit bored after a while? Or maybe he was hot.  It was a little bit hot that day!

We had a good time that day.  We watched the PHS Paysetters perform at the park and had some lunch there too.  We went home and took a little nap on the couch.  It was a great weekend.  Family time, fun time, and relax time.  What more could we ask for?