Riley's Race Day Birthday Party

Riley had a Race Track birthday party on Saturday and all the cousins brought their battery powered cars over to our house to play. Even though the day started out cold, wet and windy by afternoon the sun was at least shining and the kids didn't have a problem getting outside and playing in the yard and driveway. It was still cool out but all in all, it was a great birthday party.

The kids had jeeps, an ATV, and escalade to drive around in; they jumped on the trampoline, and painted their faces. Everyone seemed to have a great time together playing.

here are some pictures from the day....

Abby driving Riley around in Lauryn's Barbie jeep...
Blaine and Will watching Riley open his gifts

Mema feeding Paige some chocolate birthday cake

Hannah showing off her face painting

Eryn painting on Lauryn's hand

Jacob after his Dad painted his face

Allison's not so battery powered car... looks a little bit like a Smart car....

Riley opening his gifts

Riley wasn't quite so sure about all the attention during the Happy Birthday song and blowing out the candles. He seemed to get a little bit embarrassed.

Mobile home or efficiency apartment in NY? Steven certainly needs more than 20 square feet to live in....

Call 911...there's been an accident. The escalade driver wasn't watching where he was going because he was too busy trying to change the radio station and he tboned the driver of the jeep. Both drivers were not injured and car damage was no existent so both went on about their way....

Here is the birthday cake.

Happy Birthday, Riley. Hope you had a great day with your cousins.

Thank you to everyone for the gifts - he is having a blast this morning playing with everything.

I'm TWO now!

Riley is now a two year old. That is so hard to believe that time is going by this fast. He has been changing so much the last couple of months. Lots of new words, new questions, and just repeating and learning everything.

He went to the doctor on Thursday morning for his checkup - he weighs 24# 8oz (finally reached the 25% percentile -started at 3%) and his height is 33 1/2" (which is about the 12% percentile - also started at 3%). He had to get two immunization shots, which he acted like was the complete end of the world. Dr. Brewer was very pleased with his growth and development. She was listening to us talk outside the door and so when she started asking questions about him, she stated that she had already heard for herself that he was way ahead on his vocabulary and questions. He is a very fast running, active little guy who loves the outdoors and loves to chase the chickens around the yard. He loves our dogs, especially Holly and Cooper. He walks down the road hugging and patting Cooper on the head.

One of his gifts for his birthday -- his John Deere cap....

Playing in the cars outside of Poppa Rollo's where we had pizza for his birthday dinner.

WE LOVE YOU, RILEY!
Happy 2nd Birthday!