"Happy Aven Cake Day"

This past weekend, we celebrated Aven's second birthday, or as she called it: "Happy Aven Cake Day." Here, the girls decorate Aven's cupcakes.
We had many guests, but Aven's friend from school, Brigid, was among the most honored by Aven. (She shared her food with her!)


This was perhaps the first moment of the weekend that Aven really understand that she was the most special person at the party.

Rory instructed her little sister in the fine art of stuffing one's face with chocolate cake.


Unfortunately, Rory couldn't be found when Aven needed someone to instruct her in the fine art of sucking the chocolate off one's fingers.


Hey, when did the pink caddy become a sand truck?....

... Aven surveys the damage (and wonders how she can bogart the car from the big kids).

The ball pit was (once again) a big hit in our back yard.

Aven takes her turn on the slide that descends into the ball pit.

Aven takes a shot of the good stuff.




Yes, and although it was her little sister's party, Rory had a blast as well.