Zander's 2nd birthday party was celebrated at a local park that has a beautiful lake, volleyball courts, a nature trail, a playground and a picnic shelter. Due to the weather conditions (47 degrees and rain), we stayed under the picnic shelter for most of the party. Zander loved having everyone there!! He had friends to play with and family to love on him! We had a taco bar and delicious cake made by one of my co-workers (she has made all of Zander's cakes: the gender reveal and 1st birthday). Our best friends, Chris, Bri, and Kelly came early to help me set up while Zack picked up the food with Aunt A and Uncle Jay and brought the birthday boy. Chris did an amazing job on the banner over the grill.... which we used as a fire to keep warm for the birthday party. Kelly helped organize all the tables and other decorations. Bri helped me keep my calm when we discovered the food wasn't ready at the time I had anticipated. It all worked perfectly though.... Zander was so excited to step out of the car and see so many familiar faces.... it was like a surprise party for him!
The kids loved exploring around the park area......they found many ducks to feed and chase. The rain stopped some of the party time so everyone went out and about.
Zander's buddy, Luke!
Singing "Happy Birthday".....
Chris and his crazy faces!
Zander's buddy, Seph!
Zander showing Grannie his new shoes from Aunt A and Uncle Jay!
Zander's buddy, Gia, helping him open his presents..... she did an amazing job keeping the birthday boy on task and making sure he got excited about every present.... including "SOCKS!!!!!"
Zack and his best bud, Seth, taking a boat ride around the lake. I think more people would have taken advantage of this.... had it not been so rainy and cold. ;)
Zander getting big boy underwear from Grannie! They have Spider-man on them! I hope he gets in the mood to use his potty by summertime.
Uncle Boomer showing him the correct technique for T-ball!
Family picture!
Grammy and Grandpa Buzz
Four generations... and Zander is about done with pictures!
Aunt Lindsey
Kelly... such an awesome best friend that is willing to go get charcoal so we can use the grill as a fire pit!
The birthday boy admiring the ducks!
Oh how great birthday party! This little boy is way too sweet. Thank you so much for this article. When my daughter turned 2 years old I threw a grand party at prettiest party space rentals in Brooklyn. It was such a memorable day!
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