Happy 2nd Birthday Miss Aubrey

Happy 2nd birthday to our girl! I can't believe that 2 years have passed already since Aubrey has been part of our world. Aubrey started her day off with many "Happy Birthdays" and a few rousing versions of the song. We then headed to school so that she could have some fun and celebrate with her friends. When we got into her room she was talking about her birthday and was so excited. I picked her up around 2:30 and was told she was super excited all day. They sang "Happy Birthday" at school and she kept talking about Nana and Papa whenever the song was sang. Nana and Papa had called Aubrey the night before and sang to her which is why she kept mentioning them.

Aubrey and I came home and played for a bit before getting ready for her party. We had some special dinner plans that night. Brian had smoked some pork and we were having Jeremy, Eunice, Don, Laurie, Becky, Dave and Isaac over for dinner. Aubrey had a blast and loved playing with Isaac.

After dinner we had cake. Aubrey had wanted a chocolate cake with yellow icing and black writing. The cake was a group effort - I baked it and Brian decorated it. Aubrey had a few bites but that was about it. Everyone sang and she got embarrassed. Aubrey wouldn't really look at anyone but just kept looking around the room with the panicked look on her face. At one point she even put her head down on the table. She really does not like being the center of attention!

After cake it was time for presents. Aubrey had fun opening her gifts up. She got some bubbles and CD's from Nani and a check from Nana. Dona and Laurie gave her a Target gift card and an educational apple that covers letters, numbers, animals and other things with English and Spanish. Nana and Papa sent some big girl underwear, socks, a few outfits, some books and some beautiful jewelry. Jeremy and Eunice got her a slide which she and Isaac had a blast using once it was put together. We got her a Leapfrog lap top because she loves our computer so much.

All in all I think she had a great day. She was so excited that it was her day and she definitely got pampered. We had so much fun celebrating with her! She's growing up way too quickly!