Miss Maggie turns Two!

It was only recently that I found the true meaning of a birthday celebration. Its easy to get lost in the commercial aspect of "every one's designated day to get gifts." But to really, fully, enthusiastically, joyfully celebrate the anniversary of ones birth can be... overwhelming. Its the day that Chris and I became "Daddy and Mommy." It was Day #1 of our brand new life together. A life of babysitters, vacations, car seats, baby food, happy meals. She started it all. And she's this funny little person that chases me around, says the most unbelievable things, and just blows me away with some of the things she comes up with. So with her becoming more and more aware, we were faced with a "bird-day party" and what exactly the "theme" would be. Being that she feels like anyone with red hair and a crown is "Princess Maggie," in her own words, we thought that a princess party would be fun. And somehow cupcakes got involved. And so it morphed. A Princess Cupcake Decorating Party at Princess Maggie's Palace. We celebrated two beautiful, healthy, hilarious, loving, amazing years of this little person's life. And it was happy and quite honestly, could not have worked out better. The kiddos did an amazing job. There was no real serious mess (especially thankful to the two wonderful nieces who cleaned up the whole place!!), just imaginations hard at work. Which cupcake flavor, which icing color, and for goodness sake, which sprinkles?! There was almost a hush that came over the 20+children and adults working on their creations. It was beautiful. I had a natural high for about 3 days after that party. And although she was a tad overwhelmed, and slightly embarrassed when we sang "Happy Birthday," she really enjoyed her day and all her super awesome presents. Thanks for a wonderful time everyone!



















Oh, and is it just me, or....


Yes, she is my darling little cupcake.