Ruby turns 2--11/19/11

It's been a long time coming--here are photos from the party that we had for little Rube's birthday. We were very blessed that so many people could come and celebrate with us--Lexie, Jon, Ella and Addy from Cheyenne, Grandma Margie from Sundance, Aunt Lacey from here in F.C. and Uncle Jake all the way from Minneapolis. How lucky is our little Ruby? Notably absent was poor Papa Alan who had some very important recovering to do from a recent surgery.

We spent time at the Mulberry pool--first swimming (braving the cold water) and then off to our pizza party in the party room.

Ruby was spoiled rotten by those that love her. And how much more fun can you have when you are two and there is a pool, pizza, soda AND your fun family around?

Looking pretty serious about her Strawberry Shortcake cake

Notice that she is wearing the most adorable Tinkerbell nightgown (one of her gifts, given by Great-Grandma Marlene)

Ella taking advantage of the party room (also known as the dance room at Mulberry Pool)

All the girls enjoying the full-length mirrors

Ella and Scout, wearing the party favors

Aunt Lacey and Uncle Jake

Party goers get pretty wild

Even mom had to try out the party favors

Aunt Lexie too--who can resist the Abby Cadabby-like headband

Addy with Aunt Lacey and Grandma Margie

A pretty intense gift opening look

Ella's cute braids as she looks on

Three very tired looking party-goers

The big present opening spot--so many goodies!

Love that smile on the big sister

Second year in a row at the Mulberry Pool... we might just find this becomes a birthday party tradition!