We surprised P this year by decorating her bedroom for her to wake up to. I had a different vision but as I was shopping at Target into the 11 PM hour I spaced and only grabbed one bag of balloons. Jim and I wished the entire floor was covered but honestly that bag of $1.99 balloons was the best gift and form of entertainment. I love the way it turned out and she was so excited! It really got her to understand that it was her birthday and how special she is. The video below is long but it’s more for the grandparents & family in New Jersey :::waves hi:::
While she played with the balloons I whipped up her fav eggies with cheese and she got a yummy pink sprinkled donut from Peterson’s. We put in a candle, again, to make it more special and for her to understand the birthday concept. We sang happy birthday and then she went to town on that scrumptious piece of fried dough.
I don’t know what’s going on with her newly found cheesy grin
After we took on more than the daily caloric intake we headed to Seaworld where we spent a few hours. We braved the dark skies and the little bit of drizzle. After Seaworld we went home for naptime and I made some cupcakes and cleaned the house.
After naptime we gave her another gift (new sparkle shoes) and headed down to Corvette Diner. We met Geoff, Jinger and welcomed Papa, Grandma, Rosemarie and Ken home from their cruise. I wasn’t sure if P would be interested in all the hoopla but she did and got a little jelly of the birthday girl next to us who got her crazy straw hairdo. She kept saying, “try” and watching all the girls. I guess our server assumed that a two-year-old wouldn’t enjoy a balloon animal or a fun ‘do.
After dinner we headed home for her to open the remaining presents, sang happy birthday for the third time and ate some cuppies. This little girl is so spoiled: a kitchen, multiple pairs of shoes, a wagon, a radio flyer 500, clothes, uggs, and a movie.
She is so sweet!! And what fun cupcakes and dinner!
Happy Birthday to Payton!
xoxo,
megs [at] Shine On
She’s adorable. What a great idea to decorate her room! So cute!!
Happy Birthday Payton!!
(random post, I apologize)
your daughter is adorable and congrats on a son who is just as adorable. your blog caught my eye, because I did the same thing for my daughter on her 2nd birthday back in July. I blew up balloons and had her wake up to it. she seemed a bit confused, but I like the idea and I will probably continue to do it every year until she gets bored of it.
love your blog! 🙂
~mb~