One of Grant's first words other than the obvious, Mama, Dada, byebye, was believe it or not... Tractor. This kid has been obsessed for some time now with Tractors, particularly the big green and yellow ones, John Deere. A few months ago I started brainstorming ideas for Grant's second birthday bash and I decided to go with what he loved, a tractor theme. While in Illinois I snapped a photo of Grant on his Great Grandpa Wendt's 1960's John Deere Tractor and this is the shot I used for his party invitations.
After having his first birthday at our house and our backyard pool party getting rained out we decided we would make it easy on ourselves this year and hold the party at our local park. Having a birthday party at your house is a ton of work!
I made all of the decorations myself and enjoyed letting my crafty side go to town!
We stuck with a green and yellow theme and offered dishes of green and yellow M&M's on the tables which Grant graciously helped himself to while waiting for his party guests to arrive.
The party kicked off at 9:30am, the weather was wonderful and not too hot.
I decorated with Grant's Tractors he has accumulated in his two years and borrowed some from Luke.
Pineapple, Honeydew and Strawberries skewered into a hay bale. Gotta love it!
I made Grant's cake with lots of four layered love complete with a surprise inside...
Panera bagels and cream cheese, Yum-O
Ron even drove into Mobile the morning of so we could serve Krispy Kreme donuts. Delish.
Chocolate covered pretzels made by yours truly
I'd say we were ready for the fun to begin!
Angel and Kimmy's families were the first two to arrive
The kids all loved playing here and all worked up quite a sweat and appetite!
My parents, visiting from NC, dressed in yellow to accompany our theme
Not long after the party started we sang "Happy Birthday to You" to Grant, he shocked me by being very bashful and hid his face the majority of the song in his shirt!
He had plenty of practice earlier in the week blowing out birthday candles so he was ready. Grant huffed and puffed and nothing happened.
So, he commissioned the help of his buddy Ward. With Ward's help they were able to blow out both candles!
and I was able to serve this...
Taking refuge in the shade, Allison, Kimmy and Emily
Chloe and Grant loved playing in the drink bucket. The water and ice was so much fun that Chloe accidentaly fell in head first scaring her Mama to death!
Sweet Hugh
Brooks and Savannah swinging
Grant loved celebrating his birthday in his Daisy Faye Designs T-shirt made by my dear friend Kim
I'd say Gaga and Papa were thrilled to be apart of Grant's big day and he loved having them here!
Sweet Luke coloring on our paper tablecloths. The coloring proved to be a nice way for the kids to cool down after playing hard!
Olivia and Scarlett had fun playing in the party hats!
Grant had help from Cameron and Camille yelling "hey" to all his party guests from the parks' tower
Cameron and Grant coloring
Emma and Savannah cooling off with Capri Suns
My sweet family celebrating Grant's second birthday!
Ron and his buddies
The party favors, green and yellow crayon books, they were a hit!
Thanks to all who helped celebrate our sweet boys 2nd Birthday, it was a blast!
