terrific twos!

Yesterday my baby turned into a real-life toddler.  After seeing how fast year one went by, I made a goal that I would savor every moment with her.  And I am happy to report, I did just that.  I have zero regrets. I have let everything go, but Maeva. (We could use a good deep-cleaning around here.) We really lived this year to the fullest and the best way to celebrate is with a big birthday bash.  Yes, I am "one of those"  I care about every detail & plan most of her party the year before. It's those details that make life special & memorable.  Without celebrations life just wouldn't be... fun.  Before you say, "Dumb!  Maeva won't even remember that!" THINK AGAIN!  She will remember thanks to my dad for capturing these precious moments.

This is some of my family & the birthday banner that sis in law Angi made, who made these for last year's party.

I'm new to the cake world, but when I saw this cake over a year ago I knew Maeva had to have it for her 2nd birthday.  I was so nervous about it.  I practiced it a few times before her birthday & was happy that the cake that turned out best was her actual birthday cake.  It was a birthday miracle!

We ended the party in the pool.  Maeva is very tricky in the pool.  You can't take you eye off her for a second.  She has jumped in several times this summer before I am even in the water.