We couldn't have asked for a nicer, happier day!!!
In the words of Oprah, today was an "I'm thankful" day!
It started out with singing of "MommyDaddy! DaddyMommy!" and a smile from our birthday girl. We all got ready, and had powdered dough-nut holes for breakfast, then played around the house.
We went to the park and Daddy and Carter played while I got out our birthday stuff.
Little by little, our beloved friends and family trickled in. Kelly and Erin Hassert from our day care, Stephanie and Isaac, Grandma and Grandpa Chalupa, Uncle Brian, Aunt Anna and Cousin Courtney, Rory and Andy, and Shane, Kelsey, Grant and Collin. There were kiddo's everywhere!
We played at the park, enjoyed a picnic lunch, and then we ate cake! Overall, it was much cleaner than last year, but still a bit messy! Then we gathered for gift opening, and then said our goodbyes.
It was the perfect day! I couldn't have asked for more!
Crazies on the Truck! Beep, Beep!
Andy, Carter, Stephanie and Isaac on the weird, unstable playground thingys!
Call it "Posies" or "Ashes, Ashes," it's pretty stinkin' cute!
Carter loves Isaac!
"Twooo!" and "Birfday!" were the words on the day!
Picnic lunch
Cake Faces: The Birthday Girl
Cake Faces: Erin, the Partner in Day Care Crime
Cake Faces: The Crazy, Courtney
Cake Faces: Messiest Award Winner, Isaac
"Mommy? Bite?" Yeah .. no thanks ..
My girls!
Present time!
"Look! Wow!"
Collin and Courtney play Ring around the Pillar ..
.. and when Colling gives up, Grant takes over!
Erin, Carter, Courtney and I - Party Girls!
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Carter and her boys (L: Grant, R: Collin)
The Crew: Grant (18 months), Carter (2!), Courtney (23 months) and Collin (18 months)
Not pictured: Isaac and Erin, 20 months
Our "branch" of the Chalupa Tree
Who'd have guessed we'd have survived two years -- 730 days -- of parenthood? I'd never have imagined we'd get through some of our struggles and laugh to hard at our sillies, and marvel at so many of our triumphs. But here we are, with a beautiful, intelligent, loving and caring Cheeser who's totally changed our way of and purpose of life. Without a moment's hesitation or a single second thought, both Andy and I would do absolutely anything for this Little Girl. She's has our hearts, and we're wrapped around her sweet, little finger!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARTER KAY! WE LOVE YA!!
Sorry we had to miss it, guys! The exterior door installation too much longer than expected. Looks like ya'll had a grrreat time!
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