Cinco de Matty

Matty had an awesome 2nd birthday. We did not do anything extra special to celebrate, but Matty was just happy being the center of attention for a day. Fortunately, the weather cooperated (for once!) and we enjoyed plenty of sunshine and temps in the low 80s - it was even warm enough to sit on the patio for his birthday party. After going to church, having lunch at a park, and taking a good nap, Matty was all pumped up for Grandma, Pop Pop, and Gigi to come over. We also Skyped with Mimi and Baba for a few minutes so that they could watch Matty open their presents. Daddy made fajitas (burritos) for dinner, and Mama made margaritas (and pink lemonade for the minors). Throw in lots of cake, and we were all sufficiently over-served.

Matty's favorite gifts include a garbage truck from Mimi and Baba, a lawn mower (that also blows bubbles) from Uncle Brian, a picnic table from Grandma and Pop Pop, and a balance bike from Mommy and Daddy. It's a good thing he has an older sister who was more than willing to help him open presents. He would open one gift and get so distracted that he'd go off playing - so Taylor opened most of his presents for him.

We felt so blessed to have Matthew's 90-year old great-grandma here for his birthday. Gigi enjoyed all of the festivities and we loved having her around!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Matthew.

Greeting the birthday boy when he woke up...

Lunch at the park on Lake Washington

Matty and Gigi

Another year, another attempt at a picture of Matty wearing a sombrero.

 

Dinner at Matty's new picnic table with his new garbage truck nearby.

My big guy!

"Cars" cake

Happy.

Happier with a plate of cake and plastic cars on it!

Opening sissy's present - Taylor gave him his own bandaids (Cars and Thomas the Train), particularly because Daddy was tired of seeing Matty wearing Hello Kitty bandaids.

Big sister lending a helping hand.

Sibling shot.

Matty LOVES this lawnmower. You can't really tell in the picture, but he is wearing Taylor's silver-sparkle shoes while he mows. The next morning, he could not wait to mow the lawn again but insisted on wearing sissy's shoes.

All bathed up and ready for bed. Good night, my sweet two-year old!