2nd Birthday BBQ

Today (a mere 3 weeks late) we had friends over for a birthday BBQ for Benjamin. He was mostly willing to share his toys, and the party was a blast for kids of all ages (including Grandpa Freeto!)...that is, until Benjamin put out his birthday candle with his finger instead of blowing it out. Oops! Super-Mom I am not, though after 15 minutes of distraction and hugs from Daddy, he recovered like a champ. And, maybe he learned a lesson about fire in the process?! He really liked the CARS-themed cake though, and is still coming off the sugar high...hopefully it will end soon.

Cake!!

Emily really enjoyed the party!! (she slept here most of the time, when not being passed around for baby squeezing time!)

Very slow motion response of Mommy to the 2 year old putting out the 2 candle with his finger (note the look of horror on my face!)

Follow-up to the fire feeling experience and "scary fire" accompanied by the birthday song


Hand in the water, "blowing" out the candles (the ones not put out with Ben's hand)

Mostly recovered at this point - Daddy's juice on the front of my shirt and all...cool hat, huh!? (aka the Drunken Cowboy)