Dump Trucks, Excavators, and Bulldozers: Ethan's 2nd Birthday Party

Today we celebrated Ethan's second birthday.  How did this get here so fast?!?!

Foreman Ethan

Mom and Dad with the birthday boy

Ethan started his big birthday party day out by running errands with Dad while Lindsay, Carissa, and I got everything set up.  In case you weren't aware, the boy LOVES all things trucks.  So that is the theme we went with.

Our little foreman had a great time jumping into the pool fully clothed, playing in the sandbox, opening the never ending pile of gifts, and eating cuties and oranges, seriously, like, 6 cuties.  I even offered to give him a donut to get him away from them.

I am not sure that he understands that it is his birthday.  But, he loved opening the presents.  And he enjoyed his birthday song.  Even though he did get a little bashful at that time put his head into my shoulder.

  

Our crew included Emma, Abigail, Brayden, Blake, Hayden, and baby Ava.  I hope that all of the little ones had a great time and I wish I had gotten a few more pictures of them playing.  And each of them received a traffic cone sippy cup, a personalized Home Depot Apron filled with stickers and temporary tattoos, and a hard hat.

Favors ready for everyone

Thank you favors

Toolbelt onesies for the two really little ones

Miss Abigail sporting her new work uniform

Ethan and Abigail playing with his new kitchen

Guests were welcomed with traffic cones filled with balloons as they approached the house.  When they came to the door they were greeted inside by this wreath wrapped in an extension cord (which of course I didn't get a photo of).  The mantle, wall, and food table were adorned (some still are) with caution tape, construction vehicles, and Ethan's two year pictures.  

We had boulders, tires, wrecking balls, nut and bolts, beams, cement mix, and yellow paint on the menu

And we attempted to get everyone to take their picture in the dump truck but I think a few slipped out without it.  

Foreman Ethan definitely made it out with lots of new stuff, including a new kitchen, workbench, a basketball hoop (which Dad and Uncle Mike quickly took over), a Batman cozy coupe, and lots and lots of trucks and blocks.  He was one happy boy.  

Hanging in the new Batman Cozy Coupe that Aunt Carissa painted for him

Thanks so much for everyone that came out.  I know it is a trek for most and we truly appreciate it.  

I hope you enjoyed your party baby boy!

And a little post party fun

Sneaking cupcakes

When he saw me looking he said "Mmm, Good"