Today the boys and I went to a double 2nd birthday party for our playgroup pals, Kaitlyn and Thomas. It was Elmo-themed with lots of balloons and pop-up tents to play with! Heron was happy to sit on the floor and watch all the toddlers and Rhino went nuts running around with balloons, laughing with other kids, stealing food off the buffet table, and playing in the tents.

The cakes were adorable and done by a lady here on base. I love the idea of mini-marshmallows and orange M&Ms for Elmo’s eyes and nose! It was quite a chore keeping Rhino away from the cakes before the birthday kids got to blow out their candles!

Heron was so sleepy for the second half of the party and definitely needed a nap. I put together two of the armchairs to make a chair-crib for him and another baby. Isaac fell asleep eventually, but Heron wouldn’t have any of it.

It was such a fun party and I’m so glad that the boys have little friends that they get to see regularly. The playgroups on base are just the best and we’ve met a ton of wonderful families! The pop-up tents were a fantastic idea for a toddler party that I think I might have to steal that for the future. Rhino had a great time and Heron was worn down after the party. When we came home they both crashed for almost three hours and gave me a much-needed break!

Happy 2nd birthday, Thomas and Kaitlyn!!