Emerson's 2nd Birthday

 I'm behind.  Like MONTHS behind.  Summer has come and gone, birthdays have been celebrated, school has started (for TWO members of the family this year), and Halloween is tomorrow. 

We'll start with the Fourth of July, which was celebrated with a large lollipop and fireworks.

The aforementioned lollipop.

 Emerson's birthday was celebrated with much pomp this summer.  On the actual birthday, we had presents in the morning, a swimming lesson, then we all headed to Fort Worth for lunch and an afternoon at the Children's Museum.  Emerson was especially partial to the dinosaurs, though the toy trains were a close second.  It was HOT - too hot to stay out very long with the dino dig, which was a shame as Emerson was thoroughly enjoying himself!  Emerson's birthday party was Yo Gabba Gabba themed - his choice!  Family and friends gathered to celebrate this wonderful little boy's 2nd birthday and he had a BLAST!

The presents awaiting the birthday boy.

Milk and a cereal bar are necessary before opening presents

Present time!

Absolute joy

Studying Plex and Muno very intently

SWIMMING!!

Surveying the menu - a soft cheese taco was selected

Mmmmm.....sopapillas

He wanted me to take his picture upside down.  I couldn't refuse the birthday boy!

Sitting in a Paluxysaurus footprint

Checking out dinos with Daddy

A quick chat while playing trains

Through the tunnel!

The birthday cake of joy

Sampling the cake

Ready for guests!  Emerson and Mummy made the Plex cookies

 

A big dinosaur book - what more could a boy want?

CAKE!

The pre-cake pizza and pringles

Opening presents

Joy

Checking out the birthday tent

In awe of the Yo Gabba Gabba toys