Friday, November 16, 2012

Holston's 2nd Birthday on the Farm

My baby boy is TWO!!!! It can't be possible!!!  We've had a fun time celebrating his second year!! We had his birthday party the weekend before his birthday (on the following Thursday).  And on his actual birthday he got to open a couple more gifts I saved - and then we also had a little mini party at his daycare!  I took cupcakes to his class after nap time and we all sang Happy Birthday! After that, I took him to the Children's Museum for some more fun!!  I think he's had a great time celebrating his special day! 

The party was a farm themed party... here is the invitation (made by the mother of the birthday boy :)

And here are pictures from his party.....although he's not smiling in most of these pictures, he really was having fun!  When he's around lots of people, he's gotten to where he acts so serious. Its very difficult to get him to smile.  So anyway, here they are....

First, MeMe and the birthday boy pose in front of Holston's barn!  I made the barn from a refrigerator box (got the idea from Pinterest).  I started on it several weeks ago.  He has enjoyed playing in it on the days leading up the party! 

The party got kicked off with REAL horse rides, provided by my awesome Father-in-law!  The horse was definitely the highlight of the party! All the children enjoyed riding - Holston didn't want to get off!! 


The Wardlaw cousins arrive and check out barn!


More horse rides with cousins...and I actually capture a partial smile!!!
The Grandfathers take turns with horse-duty!
Karis takes a turn with Farmer Holston next...
Still being so serious.....
Other sweet party guests....
The two Berry cousins......
The Berry cousins with PawPaw Berry!!
Taking a break inside the barn....


All the special party guests....


Time for a farm-style lunch.....burgers, baked beans and corn on the cob!!  (The children's table compliments of Scott who built it just for the party!! It was perfect!!!)


Uncle Keith and Aunt Shelly....

Ansley finally gets the birthday boy to show a genuine smile while playing with the balloons!!

Trying to feed the horse a little corn.....


Holston's favorite vegetable - corn on the cob!!!!



Finally time for some birthday cake!!!



MeMe Berry helping out with some "Hay Rides"!

Jake, stepping back in time.... :)
More Hay Rides with the Birthday boy!!!
Back inside to open gifts:



Finishing off the party with one last very special gift.....

HOLSTON'S GOING TO BE A BIG BROHTER!!!!!!!  We are due May 24 and are THRILLED beyond words!!!!!
The after-party party.... farm animal suckers and a little Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!!!  Holston's new favorite show!!!!

Happy Second Birthday Sweet Holston!! You have been such a blessing to our family!!  I love you to the moon and back!!!! 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Pumpkin Patch 2012

We finally made it to the pumpkin patch the past weekend.  H's favorite part, by far, was the hay ride - he's all into tractors right now - so he ate it up that he was getting to ride behind one!

I love this picture of H and his Daddy standing in line.
My sweet little pumpkin!!!
Cutest scarecrow I ever did see!!
If that smile doesn't melt your heart, nothing will!!!
Posing with the pumpkins
Taking it all in during the hay ride.
Picking out just the right one....
This is it!
Found another one!
Getting some help from Daddy.
Doing it all by himself!
I got this, Daddy!
Big, strong Guy!
Working hard!
That's not a sand box!
Headed back....
Cutest Pumpkin of all!!!!!
View our trip from last year here