Rose & James Turn 2

As if we haven't partied enough - Friday Stephanie and I planned a combined birthday party for James and Rose. We invited a few of the kids' buddies over to Old Settlers Park to play and enjoy a little lunch and treats.

We all met at the lake pavillion at 11. Stephanie had brought subway sandwiches for our dining enjoyment. There's just something about a sandwich at a park that makes it taste so good! James enjoyed a turkey and cheese sandwich. Although, truth be told, I think he ate more cheeto's than anything else. By the time he was done he was covered in cheese finger marks and capri sun. :-) Apparently the concept of not squeezing the drink escaped him.

Aside from the weather (which went from pleasant earlier in the week to scorching hot) everyone had a great time. The kids played on the slides and the swings while the mommies tried to share what little shade there was.

James and his ever eternal need to throw a ball made friends with a few people at the park I didn't know. They had a nerf football the kids were tossing around and apparently James just couldn't resist himself. Several of the ladies commented on how strong his arm is for such a little guy! He was chucking that football around like it was nothing. I've never known a little boy to be SUCH a good shot at SUCH a young age. His aim is deadly and his launch is long! I see a possible little league career in this boy's future!

After the kids played for a bit and us mommies decided we were melting in the heat, we went back to the pavillion for cup cakes! I made this fantastic recipie Jennifer had given me. It's basically a cup cake with a yummy cheesecake like treat in the center!

Unfortunately for us the pavillion was being taken over by some kind of "group function" and they made no secret in telling us to get lost. So we gathered up our gear and sought shade under a couple of trees which thankfully also had a picnic table. We were just in time for the cup cakes too. The heat had started to take its toll on the frosting. The kids didn't seem to mind though. After a brief round of "Happy Birthday" it was time to dig in. I'm not sure who was more excited about the crumbly, chocolaty cake - the kids or the ants!