by Monica H.
Member since:
October 10, 2006

My baby turns TWO (photo essay)

April 20, 2008 05:40 PM EDT
views: 854 | rating: 10/10 (43 votes) | comments: 54

I don't know whether to smile or to cry. We just celebrated my little mans 2nd birthday party! He's not my baby boy any longer. Aidan is obsessed with the big purple dinosaur right now! Aren't I lucky?? Big sister helped me to pick out the cake for him.

                     

The cake was delicious. It was a chocolate one with that cool whipped kind of icing! Fabulous!

Then there were lots of presents. Some are from me and Daddy, some are from Nana and Papa, and some my brother and his wife. They even had some presents for my daughter too.

        

Look, Mom, I got a Barney DVD!! He carried it straight to the TV because he wanted to watch it right after he opened it. We had to redirect him back to the other presents still to open!

Then he also got a singing Barney from Nana and Papa. I honestly think that my Mom purposely got him

that singing dinosaur to pay me back for the little hellion I used to be! 

Uncle Mick and Aunt Rebecca gave him the coolest truck ever. Inside of it was another car and a ramp! The car is battery operated and makes all kinds of revving noises! I think Daddy liked it better than Aidan.

Here we are getting ready to sing Happy Birthday and big sister is blowing a Barney party favor.

Then finally we come to the best part of all.........The BIRTHDAY CAKE!

 

 

 
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Comments: 54

Rose S. Apr 20, 2008, 5:50pm EDT
How fun! Happy Birthday Aidan. What a cutie pie he is!
Molly O. Apr 20, 2008, 6:15pm EDT
lol perfect shot of your daughter blowing the party favor. The look on your sons face is "priceless." Sweet pictures. I tell mine all the time that even when you're 40 I'm gonna call you my babies! Deal with it! lol.

I have 5 kids. My youngest will be three in July and my oldest just turned 12 april 1st. It goes by soooo fast! :(
Susan S. Apr 20, 2008, 6:18pm EDT
happy birthday aidan, looks like ya'll had fun!
Awww! Happy Birthday!
Amy P. Apr 20, 2008, 6:32pm EDT
Very cool photo essay. He's a cutie!
This photo essay has been featured in the group !!!~Pictures Galore~!!! Congratulations!
Kim A. Apr 20, 2008, 6:53pm EDT
This is so sweet.My daughter was obsessed with Barney too.
Nice party.Happy Birthday!
Janet H. Apr 20, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
A wonderful photo essay. Two is a delightful age even though its often called, "The Terrible Twos." Kids are so filled with wonder and joy and laughter at that age.
necee t. Apr 20, 2008, 7:32pm EDT
awww HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Aidan... you are such a cutie... Bless you...
i love Barney too... hehe...
Heather W. Apr 20, 2008, 7:52pm EDT
Such cute pictures!
Mary M. Apr 20, 2008, 8:08pm EDT
Happy Bday, Aidan!

My youngest is in Kindergarten and still won't part with his Barney videos, even though he doesn't watch them anymore! I was hoping to get rid of 'em before the new baby arrives . . . .
Danielle P. Apr 20, 2008, 8:50pm EDT
Your kids are adorable. Happy Birthday Aidan.
carla m. Apr 20, 2008, 9:20pm EDT
when was adian's birthday ? dang woman if you need to remind me of this stuff,lol Oh well now I know what he is into , I can always remember Maddies because it is so close to christmas
JoAnn C. Apr 20, 2008, 9:38pm EDT
Happy Birthday Aiden! The cake looks yummy
J R B. Apr 20, 2008, 10:42pm EDT
Love the pictures, Happy Birthday.
Marianne R. Apr 20, 2008, 10:54pm EDT
Oh my cake... mmmm mmm. Happy birthday to your little boy. Great photos here!

This article did not make my gather feeds :-(
Andrea "slackermom" R. Apr 21, 2008, 3:35am EDT
Happy Birthday! Sorry I'm late.

Enjoy him now. They grow so fast.
juley g. Apr 21, 2008, 11:40am EDT
I love his cake! Very cute!
Vicky Duggins Apr 21, 2008, 12:12pm EDT
It's hard to believe he's two already! Seems just a short time ago we went out to the hospital to see the brand new him :) Another one in the terrible twos, Monica! Hold on it's a bumpy ride!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Apr 21, 2008, 1:07pm EDT
I think you did a swell job on the photo essay. The kids look like they are having a ton of fun.

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Monica H. Apr 21, 2008, 5:10pm EDT
Carla-----His actual birthday is May 9th. We celebrated early so that my brother could be here......he was visiting from Chicago.
Monica H. Apr 21, 2008, 5:10pm EDT
Vicky---I feel like it was just yesterday I was in that hospital. BRING ON THE TERRIBLE TWOS!!
Monica H. Apr 21, 2008, 5:11pm EDT
Thanks to everybody for all the awesome comments!
Victoria H. Apr 21, 2008, 10:54pm EDT
Hey, my daughter's birthday is May 9th too!!

Okay, just had to say that after seeing your comment above. LOL

What cute photos. Your children are great looking kids. You should join my photo essay group (allphotoessays.gather.com) and post this and future photo essays to it. I moderate the group and view, read, and comment on all accepted submissions.
Victoria H. Apr 21, 2008, 10:54pm EDT
Forgot to say Happy Birthday (not just yet - LOL) to your son!
Victoria H. Apr 21, 2008, 10:55pm EDT
BTW, I think my dad intentionally brings annoying toys (particularly a talking Barney) to my kids mainly for my "benefit". LOL
Victoria H. Apr 21, 2008, 10:56pm EDT
He once brought down FIVE (yep, 5!!!) of the same talking Barney to my kids. He had programmed them each to sing a different song and then put them all in a huge box and brought them to the kids. Isn't that terrible of him!!! LOL
Victoria H. Apr 21, 2008, 10:56pm EDT
I slowly as the kids weren't looking hid them and then I sold them on eBay. LOL
Monica H. Apr 21, 2008, 11:00pm EDT
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha-----Thanks for the laugh Victoria! That was funny!
Jodie B. Apr 22, 2008, 11:13pm EDT
I LOVE the whipped icing! But I can't stand Barney. Thanks for sharing your pictures. My baby turns one tomorrow, but I won't even get to see her while she's awake because I have a shift at the hospital and then an hour drive to my night class. :-(
Ellie !. Apr 23, 2008, 12:02am EDT
Wow...this brings back memories.
Tiffany G. Apr 23, 2008, 12:28pm EDT
How cute is he!

I feel you 100 percent about your baby boy turning 2.. My son turned 2 on Monday.. we had his party last Sunday.. It is sad.. I am expecting a baby girl in 9 weeks so he wont be the "baby" much longer..

My sons party was backyardigans.. they however do like to watch Barney too :)
Lina :-p Apr 23, 2008, 4:36pm EDT
Awe, how adorable and fun!
Rose H. Apr 23, 2008, 11:09pm EDT
Sorry I never saw this article in the feeds - LOVE that last pic - Happy Birthday
Rita j. Apr 23, 2008, 11:13pm EDT
He's so cute I remember those Barney cake days
Mariana T. Apr 24, 2008, 12:29am EDT
Monica - what a precious little man - girl, he's a gift and a treasure and I send him tons of birthday wishes - just adorable and precious - This was a wonderful photo essay - just the right amount of images and text...thank you! Salud.
April H. Apr 24, 2008, 9:42am EDT
What fun!
Erica M. Apr 24, 2008, 8:24pm EDT
Happy Birthday Aidan! It is fun when they turn two. I am glad my daughter isn't into Barney!
Sherry W. Apr 24, 2008, 8:27pm EDT
Happy belated birthday to the little guy! :) My DD is 3 and my son turns 2 the last of July. :) Fun age!
Jerri H. Apr 24, 2008, 10:19pm EDT
Aww....my little girl turned 3 in Feb :(
Jay M. Apr 24, 2008, 11:56pm EDT
Beautiful kids. He looked like he was having a great time...
Give them lots of love!
Ryan M. Apr 25, 2008, 6:27pm EDT
Looks like a fun birthday - my oldest (now 15) was ADDICTED to Barney!
Kelly M. Apr 25, 2008, 6:29pm EDT
OOPS! I hate when I comment under my hubby's account - LOL!
Donna Besso Apr 25, 2008, 11:52pm EDT
Happy Birthday, Aiden!
Suze P. Apr 26, 2008, 12:01am EDT
aww...what little cuties!! Happy Birthday Aidan! my niece is having her first baby and she's due May 9th. I can't wait! we dont know what it is yet cuz she didn't want to know.. grrrr.. I hate not knowing. LOL That cake looks yummy!
Rachel D. Apr 27, 2008, 3:14pm EDT
So cute! What a great 2nd birthday party.
Shannon W Apr 27, 2008, 7:01pm EDT
Happy belated birthday to your son!
Heather M. Apr 27, 2008, 7:03pm EDT
happy birthday!!!!!!!!!
Kimber L. Apr 28, 2008, 1:24pm EDT
CUTE Photo essay! Your kids are adorable.
Chelsea R. Apr 29, 2008, 1:19am EDT
adorable pictures!
Kathy D. Apr 30, 2008, 6:01pm EDT
That's a sweet photo essay! Maddie will be two in June! I can't believe it!
Mariana T. May 1, 2008, 10:29pm EDT
Hi sweety - my birthday is May 9th too so looks like Aidan and I will be eating cake together !!! You have to bake another one, Monica! Salud.
Amy H. May 2, 2008, 11:33am EDT
Happy birthday soon! Cute photos
M & M. May 3, 2008, 5:31pm EDT
Happy birthday....so cute.
strongthrufight E. May 6, 2008, 8:14am EDT
What a cute essay! You are just so darn lucky that he's lovin the big purple dinosaur ;) I personally didn't introduce my daughter to him ( accidentally on purpose ). Happy Birthday Aidan! - what a cute name - does it have a meaning?

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