Chloe's Second Birthday Party

Birthday girl!

I almost skipped blogging today, because I wasn't feeling it, but it's too important of a day to skip. 

Today my special princess turns 2. I can't believe it. 

Two years since I went into labor while watching The Lion King 3D in theatres with my friend Sarah. Two years since my c-section. Two years since life changed completely. 

Let's talk about her birthday party first. 

Some friends came up early, and helped me get ready when Chloe went down for her nap. She woke up from her nap when almost everyone was already there. She was so excited to see all the Dora the Explorer stuff everywhere. Girl is obsessed. 

We socialized, we snacked, and then we opened presents. 

Some of her presents included: some adorable clothes of course, two small Dora the Explorer dolls, a play tent, a Dora coloring book, a Cabbage Patch doll (from me, my favorite), some doll furniture and doll accessories, a LeapFrog Violet, and so much more. Spoiled little girl. 

We took some pictures, played with the toys, and ripped open the pinata. All in all, a pretty great day. 

Now today is the day of her actual birth. The poor girl is stuck in daycare while I'm at work. I'm hoping to leave early to have more time at home tonight with the girls. 

And some even more special news, this morning just after 3am, one of my closest friends gave birth to her baby boy three weeks early, so he shares his birthday with Chloe. Congrats to their entire family! And Happy Birthday to my little miss Chloe! 

Madi and Scott on a stick giving kisses

Dora pinata that my wonderful bosses got for Chloe, candy included! 

Chloe with one of my best friends, Ashley

Kisses for cousin Braden

Mom, me, nephew Braden, Grandfather, and Birthday Girl

Typical bad family photo

Lots of toys and clothes! 

Chloe's Birthday is Coming

Chloe's second birthday party is coming up and I couldn't be more excited. This year we've gone with a Dora the Explorer theme, because let's face it, she's obsessed! 

The supplies were easy enough to buy - they had Dora themed stuff at one (only one!) store in town. I didn't go crazy with Dora stuff, but I got the tablecloth and decorations, then got the plates etc in Dora colors instead of the official Dora plates. 

I'm not big on themed food, so I'm still thinking of snacks. We'll probably just do simple hot dogs on the BBQ as the main dish. Keepin' it classy. 

I started a DIY project last night with Eric - a big number two to hang up. I found the tutorial on Pinterest and just made a two instead. I'll post official details and pictures after the party. I'm hoping it'll hold up and not fall apart through the park. We've only done the stem part of the 2 so far. 

The presents have all been purchased, and she is one spoiled little girl. I was lucky, and had some extra money to spend since my friend Scott shipped over some money for me to pick a present on his behalf. My friends are so good to my little girl. All of them. 

Normally I'd just post about the party after the fact, but I'm too excited to wait. 

Does anyone have any fun ideas for a snack to put out? I'd like to do something a little different than usual.