Birthday Party

We had a great time celebrating Levi's birthday today. The family came over to share dinner and cake and festivities. First we decorated small cakes shaped like cars with candies and frosting. As I baked these yesterday I had to hide them from Levi because he kept trying to take bites out of them. Levi's Gran helped him decorate his (after he first took a big bite out of the top of the cake). As you can see by the tongue positioning, he is concentrating quite hard to get things just right.

Joel and Kelly's cars paid close attention to detail. Among other things, there were windshield wipers and passengers. Oh, and a licorice road, which although is not sturdy, is tasty nonetheless. Who knew gum drops could be so versatile in car decorating?

This is Chuck's car. Obviously he has experience in these matters.

Ruby worked really hard on hers and showed great restraint with eating the candies.

Ben at work on Levi's new dry-erase table.

We played 'Levi BINGO'. Luke helped Levi play his card and had to keep a close eye on him because he kept trying to swipe the M&Ms that were being used as markers.

Levi received very thoughtful gifts. This is the clearest picture I could get with him and his new soccer ball. As soon as he unwrapped it he took off running to a clear spot in the other room so he could get busy kicking it.

Tools! He was thrilled with these and could hardly wait for his Daddy to free them from the shrink wrap.

Showing off his drilling technique and his tool belt:

He received this bench from Auntie Aundrea and Chuck. He helped unwrap it by using first his hammer and then his saw.

I can't believe he's two! (Well, not until Thursday, but still!)

Singing and blowing out the candle.

Playing with the new bench. There are little cubbies for the train and a track around the top for the trains to ride on.

Yep, this sums them up.

Bedtime reading with his new book.

Saying 'nighty-night' to GG.

It was a great night! Thanks to all who helped us celebrate.