Birthday Party, age 2

On the morning of her birthday party, Scarlett spent some time sitting in a box, with a pile of blankets and some books.  Don't be fooled by the closed eyes- she was fully awake, and loving it.

That morning, we didn't talk about the party.  We have learned that telling her about fun afternoon events, like zoo trips and cousins coming over, makes for an almost nonexistent naptime.  So she took a long nap and was excited to wake up to friends coming over, and snacks, and presents, and her most favorite thing- people singing happy birthday.  We did it twice, because there was a recording snafu the first time around.  

Next year, we have to find someplace else to have her party.  Our house isn't big enough for all those kids, and they'll be bigger next year, plus there were three pregnant bellies.  Maybe a nice February pool party is in order.