Minnie Mouse & Pump It Up

We did some big time celebrating yesterday on the birthday party circuit!

First, we celebrated with Minnie Mouse, I mean, Lilly, for her second birthday. (How in the world are these First Time Mom babies now TWO? That means MY baby will soon be TWO. I am stocking up on Kleenex now.)  The *real* Minnie made an appearance, but Helen Grace and Caroline were not so excited about getting close to her. When the piñata came out though, they were all about chasing the falling chocolate!

Then we made a dash across town to our second party, celebrating Thompson’s 3rd birthday at Pump It Up. I have not experienced anything like this since my childhood days at Fun Plex. The place is full of inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses, etc. I was a little worried if Helen Grace would like it, but as soon as we walked in the door, she started squealing and running toward the slide. I had to grab her to yank her shoes off, and off she went! She climbed up the stairs for the big slide all on her own, and she threw herself down the slide, giggling, screaming, and tumbling the whole way. I cannot get over how fearless she is. Bribes of cake and ice cream couldn’t even get her to leave the room without tears. We will definitely be back soon!

The birthday girlThe scaredy cats with Minnie “Oooooh, Minnie gave us suckers!!” HG’s first time on a Sit & Spin She liked to hug this Minnie. The little dare devil makes her approach with the help of CourtlynGrins from ear to ear That was FUN!! Whoa!! Two generations of BFFs Helen Grace and Aunt Rachel Melissa, Thompson, Courtlyn, Rachel, Me, and Helen Grace

Squeals of pure delight

A fit ensued at dinner afterward with Granddaddy and Spiffer. At least this kept her still and somewhat quiet. And once she got that out of her system, she was happy and content to sit in her chair like a big girl and color and eat. Oh, the life of an almost two year old!