What Happens When 2 Year-Olds Are Left Alone

Joseph's Birthday Party

Joseph Turns TWO!

It's hard to believe that our little Joseph is now two. His birthday party was a success. The weather was beautiful!! We had a Construction/Dump Truck theme since these are his favorite things. Joseph had so much fun running around and riding his car outside. He barely wanted to stop to open presents or blow out his candles. He opened his first gift and was happy to play with it without opening the rest. Luckily, Julia and Caitlyn were there to help. We are thankful for all his gifts and especially the money to complete his room. We'll post pictures when we're finished with everything.

 

Each child had a place setting with a coloring page.



The center table.

The snack table.

Opening gifts. Julia and Caitlyn were more interested than Joseph.

The birthday boy in his new shades!

The dump truck "cake"!

Wow, look at those!

The kids hanging out.

Refuel time.

They had the best time playing outside in the sunny weather.



San Francisco

I had a great work trip to San Francisco with lots of time for sightseeing too.  

View from the top of the Intercontinental Hotel.

Union Square

View from the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

Riding a trolley-very cold!

Inside a cell at Alcatraz

View from our hotel room

Ghirardelli Square-Had awesome chocolate!



Upcoming Birthday

We are very fortunate to have so many people that love us and care for us. Despite our message that your presence is all we need at Joseph's upcoming birthday, many of you have asked what kind of items he needs for his new big-boy room. If you decide to purchase something, let me know and I will remove it from the website to avoid duplicates. The following is a wish list if you feel you must bring him a gift:


 
Quilt Set: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Construction-Cotton-Quilt-Set/4851807/product.html?rcmndsrc=2

Sheet Sets:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/henry-sheeting/?pkey=rromboyhnr or

http://www.target.com/Circo-Transportation-Sheet-Set/dp/B003FLPIJY/ref=br_1_29?ie=UTF8&id=Circo%20Transportation%20Sheet%20Set&node=682620011&searchSize=30&searchView=list&searchPage=1&sr=1-29&qid=1299119842&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Cnumber_of_pieces%2Cpattern_name-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1

Blanket: JCPenney Plush Blanket in Tannin, Size Twin
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=STY&ItemID=18a2ae5&DeptID=70750&CatID=70814&SO=0&Ne=5+877+586+966+1031+1007+8+18+904+949+833&NOffset=2&shopperType=G&N=4294953379&Nao=0&PSO=0&cmAMS_T=XGN3&cmAMS_C=MERCHA&cmAMS_Z=XGN3TOPOFRESULTS&CmCatId=70750

70814
 
Waterproof Mattress Cover:
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=STY&ItemID=1a8165d&DeptID=70750&CatID=70816&SO=0&SelDim=877%7e+586%7e&x5view=1&NOffset=0&Ne=5+877+586+1016+1015+18+904+949+833&shopperType=G&N=4294953377+4294961726+4294963878&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=70750

70816
 
Lamp: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Cement-Truck-Table-Lamp-with-Night-Light/3245965/product.html


We can't wait to see everyone!!