Birthday central in New Jersey this weekend! Both Andrew and Austin celebrated their 2nd birthdays. It’s incredibly hard to believe these little men are already two years old. How did that happen?!?! But it was wonderful to create another milestone memory and even have Aunt Kiki join us for the festivities!
After swim lessons on Saturday we headed to Austin’s birthday party; complete with a bounce house. Andrew christened the bouncey and had no problems being the only kid in there. But his favorite parts were the pizza and cupcakes. Lots of love to Andrew’s best buddy Austin on his 2nd birthday! 
After swim lessons, a bounce house and party, Andrew took an epic nap. Once he woke up we played outside and even built a campfire with Aunt Kiki! Andy is teaching him the ways of the campfire (boy scout approved techniques obviously). I’m just happy he recognizes that it’s ‘HOT.’
And on Sunday, the grand finale! Andrew’s 2nd birthday party! Since 3 of Andrew’s 4 best buds from school all turn two within 10 days of each other, we decided to throw a joint birthday party for Andrew and his friends Abby and JP. We hosted a superhero themed party at Gymboree for 14 (!) of their cousins, buddies and classmates. It was semi-controlled chaos for 90 minutes as they ran, jumped, climbed on the equipment, threw balls, played with the parachute, danced, sang songs and more. This type of activity is the definition of the types of things Andrew loves to do. And mommy loved that all of this fun (and mess) wasn’t happening at her house. Win, win! Afterwards, we ate cupcakes and sang happy birthday. Short, sweet, and to the point. 
Happy 2nd birthday Andrew William! We know you’ll never remember this day but your smile, dance moves and giggles will forever live in our memories. Thank you for that precious gift. We love you!
