Our "Baby" is TWO!

Karsten's car rides make us giggle a lot.  Every time we drive past a softball field, he yells "SOFTBALL!" with the most excited voice.  Then if no one is currently playing, he takes a deep breathe... sighs and says softly "no... one... playing".  Needless to say - he loves softball and loves watching everyone play!  Since he is so excited about it lately, we decided to have the theme of his Second Birthday be "Softball".  The day started out with some softball practice in the backyard...

Then, we found out you are never too old to get a lesson from your dad...

Time to start the party!  Kasey had helped pick out the baloons for his little brother's party.

We loved this pic, but realized
the Birthday Boy was in the Wrong Seat!

There! That looks better!

Dinner was a wonderful Burrito/Taco bar and as it was a lovely day - we all enjoyed eating outside.  After we ate, we had a quick car race by the kiddos.

And of course some work with the boy's new shovels

Then it was time for Presents and Cake!  Karsten was so excited to get a bunch of new clothes.  As any second child knows... it isn't very often that the second kiddo gets their very own clothes.  Karsten also got some crayons for bathtime play, fun books and Play-Doh!  Play-Doh is a first for the boys in this house.  They have used it at school, but for some reason... we have never had it available in the Cannode house.  It was a Big Hit!

Can I wear that to the next Rams Game, Mom?

Kasey got some cool presents too!

Karsten's cake was cool for many reasons - #1. He Loves Softball... #2. The detail of the baseball shaped cake was unbelievable ... #3. It was made by a Very good friend of ours; our former neighbor, Sandy Tucker.  She did an amazing job and we were so glad to be able to give Karsten a cake that was made with Love.  We sure knew Mommy had the Love, but maybe couldn't make quite the same lovely cake.

Say "Cheese Ball!"

No party is complete until we use the balloons to beat up daddy

Wow - We can't believe how fast two years have gone in this house. It really does move too quick and we are shocked to find out that we don't have a 'baby' in the house anymore.  One thing is for sure... Karsten will always be our sweet, sensitive, caring baby in our eyes.