Kade turned 2 yesterday, and he really had the perfect birthday. We went to his “class” at the library where Miss Terri sang “Happy Birthday” and gave everyone a #2 stamp on their hand. Afterwards we ran some errands and had lunch at McDonald’s, Kade’s favorite. He blessed Mama with a marathon nap in the afternoon so I had time to frost his cake and get the house ready for our get together that evening. Our friends Brian, Melissa, Andrea and Robert, and their little girl Lillian all came over for Kade’s favorite dinner- homemade mac and cheese. We also had tomato soup and Brian’s bruschetta (thank you Brian - delicious)! Kade loved being the center of attention. He put on his Wiggles show for everyone and showed off all his toys. He loved his cake and didn’t even cry when we sang Happy Birthday, and he even tried to blow out his candles (I guess all of our practice paid off). Everyone brought him such thoughtful presents, and he was so excited. He is such a lucky boy to have so many people around him who love and care about him so much. Mama and Daddy are also very lucky to have such wonderful friends. It was great to just relax and enjoy Kade’s special day. It seems like yesterday when we were driving to the hospital in anticipation of what was to come-now two years later we have a happy, intelligent, independent little man who just lights up our lives in more ways that we could have ever imagined. We love you Kade.

Saturday is the big family party with the Kraus’ and Roth’s. We are going to have a full house, but we can’t wait to have everyone together, and I know Kade can’t wait to show his cousins all his cool new stuff. I’ll post about the party and my big undertaking of the week - the Big Red Car cake!