Cade's 2nd BD Party & Weekend with the Family

This past weekend we celebrated Cade's 2nd BD with a digger/dump truck themed party at our house. Our closest friends and family all attended and it went really well. Cade wore a shirt that said, "I dig being 2" and all the kids had construction hats that read "Cade's Crew". Cade's construction hat of course said "Foreman Cade" since he was the birthday boy! The kids got to play on a tractor specially made by Gramp-ee and Gam-ee in the backyard. They loved the way the lever raised the bucket. We also had each kid take a picture with Cade in the tractor and then they decorated a picture frame with construction stickers so they could take home a fun souvenir. It was a blast. I had fun with the decor and even Charles chipped in with fun ideas like putting the drinks in a wheelbarrow. Gam-ee made a special dump truck cake for Cade and it was a huge hit. We also had the party guests sign a hardback copy of "The Giving Tree" so that Cade could always keep that book as a special reminder of those who watched him welcome his 2nd birthday! Caelin even got in the spirit and wore her John Deer Tractor dress for her brother. And a must say for a little boy who truly already has it all and needs NOTHING, he continues to be spoiled by those around him. He got many gifts such as: books, dinosaur, backpack, football tent, puzzles, Alphie the learning robot, "Cars" books and a portable chair, fishing pole, sketchpads/crayons, tractors, fire truck, and so much more! Shortly after the party, Gramp-ee and Gam-ee surprised Cade with a REAL BACKHOE in a nearby public parking lot! Cade's eyes were HUGE and he loved riding around with Gramp-ee and using all the levers and steering equipment. It was a very special surprise and a great end to a wonderful party!

We were also blessed that Nana, Papa, Aunt Mendy, Uncle Chris, Mackenzie and Jaxson came down for the party. The best part was that they were all able to stay the night at our house! Now, if you remember, this means 4 small children (ages: 4, 2, 8 months, and 6 weeks) and 6 crazy adults in a not so large house! Needless to say, every room was being used and several times in the night we had to figure out whose child was crying! It was a blast for us and I know Gangaw would be laughing at all of us and loving every second of us squeezing it all in!

Thanks to all our friends and family who love our little man so much. This was an amazing day and weekend for him. You are so loved Cade Beatty!!