Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Claire's 2nd Birthday Party

We had a low-key swim party with family and friends on Saturday July 23 to celebrate Claire's 2nd birthday. She had a good time and did not disappoint when it came time for the singing - Christine and I wondered if she would cry when sung to (like both Ben and Kaitlin) and while she didn't break into tears, she did panic and climb up me like a cat. I'm still not sure if it was the candle or the singing or combination of both that freaked her out so much. We sang it to her many more times that day and then again on her actual birthday and she was fine, I think it's just the realization of everyone looking at you that freaks the 2yo's out. Here are some pics from the party:

"helping" make her cake

Getting her party face on

Checking out the appertifes

Visiting with Nannie

Part of the crew

Still ok - we hadn't started singing yet...

Friends helping open presents

One of the biggest present hits - new baby and "bottle" (actually a play bottle of bubble bath that baby was forced to consume)

Sissy showing her the ropes

Two more hits - the trike and play tent

Party coma shot 1

Party coma shot 2

2 comments:

Scott said...

Happy birthday, sweet Claire Bear!

Jim Pike said...

Kate has that exact tricycle and Dora helmet. Looks like we have the beginning of a bike gang!