Lexi's Birthday Funday!

Editors Note: I started this post last Sunday, the 5th, and finished it on Saturday, the 11th.  That's just how our week went; mama got sick and way behind on everything! 

Well, it happened!  We can't believe it but it happened!  Lexi is not a baby anymore.  This weekend marked her 2nd birthday.  I'm happy to see her mature and grow into an extremely talkative toddler but a little sad at the same time.  She is our baby and will always be our baby but our baby is growing up and fast!  Well, we made sure she had a fun-filled birthday weekend like she deserved.  We started out our morning by meeting the Beckman girls, Benge crew and Ritchey family at Leah's house and packed our wagons and strollers and walked over the annual Snow Fest that Collier County Parks and Recs puts on each year.  This was the first time I have ever taken the kids (Andy had to work :( ) and it was bigger and better than I imagined.  Not only did they have a parking lot full of melting slushy ice (a.k.a. snow), there was a carnival too!  We made sure to enjoy a few of the rides.

Don't you LOVE Devin's adult sized gloves?! So cute...

Miah Jane enjoying her first Snow Fest!

The Birthday Girl loving the slushy dirty snow.

After playing in the snow the kids BEGGED and SCREAMED and YELLED to go on the caterpillar roller coaster.  Lexi wasn't quite tall enough but the carny with four teeth told me she'd be fine! It was her birthday and she was crying to go so I had to let her.  I was hoping she'd hold on tight and not jump off...she did great!

Gavin & Devin shared a car.  Check out the look the boy is giving Lexi in car 5...its like he's heard about her! LOL

The carny had to deliver Lexi to me because she would not get off the ride.  She was crying and screaming and I of course thought she hated it.  The guy was laughing and said that she loved it and she was fighting with him to NOT get off the ride!  That's my girl; she loves the roller coasters. I can't wait for us to go to Busch Gardens together and ride all of the big roller coasters...when she is tall enough that is!

I took Miah Jane and Lexi Lynn on the Carousal together...Lexi's look is priceless!

I ended up holding MJ most of the ride.  She didn't like sitting on the horse very much but did like the music and rotation.

Lexi, Devin and Gavin enjoying a ride together.  Devin & Gavin pretty much did everything together that day...so cute!

Joanne, Leah (baby Charlie in tow) and Me...The Three Amigos!

After the carnival we went home for naps and to re-energize for Lexi's Birthday Party!  We only had a couple of friends and the grandparents and of course Uncle Lar and Uncle Nate came too.  Just a small, fun gathering for Little Lexi Lynn.  She had a blast!  

Her first present was from Grandma & Grandpa O'Dean and it was all dress up, play jewelry & shoes.

Trying to eat her princess wand...That's our princess!

We were very lucky to have the Brewers bring their Power Wheels to our house for the kids to ride around our yard.  And by kids I mean...........................................................................................................................

Andy couldn't resist a ride in a little pink corvette!

Looks comfortable, doesn't it?!

Brennan was very sweet to share his Power Wheels with us. Such a sweet a little boy!

Nothing says fun like off roading a 4 x 4!

Devin taking sweet Miah Jane on a romantic ride in the pink corvette.

The caterpillar cupcakes Joanne made for Lexi...they were scrumptious!

I had to post this picture because of the look on Lexi's face and how her hands are folded perfectly.  She is listening as Devin sings Happy Birthday.

Devin and Daddy helping to blow out the candles. (notice hands are still folded)

Brennan enjoying his cupcake!

Lexi digging in and couldn't be happier!

I think she likes it!

After cupcakes and presents, the kids wanted to ride around before it got too dark.  So we all headed out for one last Power Wheels excursion.

Driving Miss Lexi! Notice Devin's collar is up...we thought if he was going to be driving around in a pink corvette, his polo shirt must have a popped collar!

Love this picture of them driving off together.

Little Miah ran around chasing after the bigger kids in the cars.  Maybe it was the cupcakes that gave her all the energy!

Little Lexi Lynn had a great 2nd Birthday Bash!  We can't thank our families and friends enough for making her day so special.  She was spoiled and had fun and that's exactly what we wanted for her on this day.  Our little angel is two, it's really hard to believe.  Where does the time go?  I wish I could slow it down, just a little bit.  I guess that's what cameras are for...to capture the moments you wish would never end.