Nolan's Birthday Party

Saturday we had a party for Nolan's 2nd Birthday. Long story short, he picked the theme. Firetrucks. He LOVES firetrucks. He's very excited about going to St. Louis next month and getting to see a real firetruck, since Uncle Jack (my brother) is a fireman. Anyway, Nolan was beside himself with excitement and had an absolute blast. I don't think I could find a way to truly thank our friends (and family) for making his birthday so amazing and memorable. It was bittersweet without Brian, but our friends kept us so entertained and spoiled Nolan so much that we didn't have time to dwell on missing Daddy (too much). Thanks to Tara and Rob for picking up Nolan's cake and to Cheyna for picking up the sandwiches and balloons.

Rob, Tara, & Alex:

Zach, Nathan & Nolan sitting down momentarily to eat:Jamie & Donovan:

The Elmo pinata. It was a pull string pinata, so no baseball bats or hitting of any kind was involved! Thanks for holding Elmo, Mr. Kypp!Nolan opening a gift with a little help from Abby: The cake. This is actually a "cupcake" cake, so there is no cutting of the cake required (a good thing because among his other duties, Brian is my official pastry cutter...and pizza cutter, but I've just eaten zig zag sliced pizza since he's been away): Singing Happy BirthdayAnd the devouring of the cupcake (and ice cream):