Carrigan Turns 2

This week we had a big milestone for little CC, her second birthday.  This year her birthday fell on a Monday, and just days before Papa was scheduled to come to town, so we did our best to strike a balance of still making her birthday special while waiting for the weekend for our big celebration.

Two years ago Carrigan came into the world with a bang in the middle of the night.  She seems to like to celebrate her birth in the wee hours of the night and this year she and I had our own celebration from 2-5am.  Once morning finally rolled around she was peacefully back to sleep, but our special breakfast plans went out the window.  Instead, after lunch, Carrigan, Merrick, and I went to the children's museum.  Since it was a Monday, in the middle of the school day, the place was dead and both kids had a blast.  I even broke my cardinal rule and let them do the face painting station.

That night, once dad was home, we had dinner and special cinnamon rolls waffles for dessert (the special breakfast re-purposed).

Our big party was Friday night.  All the local family, plus Nana and Papa, came to celebrate Carrigan and her big day.  We had a Minnie Mouse party with food, fun, and of course, cupcakes.  CC was spoiled rotten by family near and far with clothes, shoes, jewelry, money, lotion, and a scooter from mom and dad (made complete with a Minnie Mouse helmet from Grandpa and Lollie).

CC sure gives us a run for our money sometimes, she is sassy and opinionated, but we couldn't love her anymore and are so grateful that she is a part of our family!  Happy birthday Carrigan!