Norah's Birthday Celebrations

We celebrated Norah's birthday with just the four of us on her real birthday, Tuesday.  We had a fairly normal day, Kyler went to preschool, Erik was home, Norah and I went to the grocery store, etc.  We had dinner at home, but then enjoyed Scratch cupcakes for dessert!  After dessert, Norah was able to open her presents from us.  Here are a few pictures of her opening presents:

All ready!

Opening the first one...

"Mom" for her Loving Family people

Clothes for her babies :)

Opening again...

Horse trailer for her Loving Family people

Baby carrier! :)

Norah's second birthday celebration was on the Saturday after her birthday.  We invited our extended families over for dinner, cake, and ice cream.  Everyone came over to our house about 5:30, and then we enjoyed a yummy dinner of pulled pork sandwiches, fruit, cheesy potatoes, chips, and relishes.  After dinner Norah opened presents and had a fun time looking at all of her new things.  After presents, we sang "Happy Birthday" and had cake and ice cream.  We then enjoyed some hang out time, and the last party guests left around 9:00. :)  Here are some pictures from her family party:

All ready for her party!

Kyler and the birthday girl!

Norah's butterfly cake!

Loving her birthday dinner!

Cousins Ryan and Andrew

Henry, Geneva, Ben, Kyler and Norah enjoying dinner

More birthday dinner

Opening a card

New clothes from Grandma and Grandpa

Opening a present

New Sperrys from Uncle Ben :)

Norah got a bottle for Baby Stella, Aunt Mimi had to hold Baby Stella so Norah could finish opening presents :)

Modeling her new shoes :)

Ready to sing "Happy Birthday!"

Enjoying cake :)

Norah with her cake and ice cream

Norah received two sets of Duplos, my mom, brother, and Kyler put them together :)

Picture with Henry and Geneva :)

Norah's final birthday celebration was the week after her family party on Friday night.  We invited a few friends and their families over to celebrate Norah's birthday.  This is the first time she has had a "friend" party.  The party began around 5:30.  When everyone had arrived, we enjoyed a dinner of homemade pizzas, salad, fruit, and chips.  After dinner Norah opened up a couple of presents.  When presents were finished, we enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream.  When everyone was done eating, the kids then made some butterflies with beads and pipe cleaners, as well as played.  It was a fun evening hanging out with friends and watching all of the kids hang out together. :)  Here are some pictures from her friend party:

Butterfly cupcakes :)

Norah and Ahnie eating dinner :)

All the kiddos! (minus Jentry and baby Taylor)

Opening her first present...

Praise Baby DVD!

Opening her card

Kyler thought he should help... :)

A place setting and Elefun game!

We are so blessed by the people the came to celebrate Norah's birthday.  Norah received some wonderful gifts, and was definitely blessed by the generosity of our family and friends.  We had such a wonderful time celebrating our little girl turning 2!  We love you very much, Norah, and can't wait to continue to watch you grow!!