Kaya is 2!

We celebrated Kaya's second birthday this weekend. On Friday, her actual birthday, we had a small celebration at home, just the birthday girl, her big brother Phil, daddy and mommy. We gave her a couple of Dr. Seuss books, a new game for her Baby V-Smile, and a Mrs. Potato Head. Her favorite part was the cake (white cake, chocolate frosting, dinosaur sprinkles, and pink trim, with 2 candles). She blew out her candles, took a bite out of the side of the cake, then ran her finger all through the frosting, saying "mmmm chocolate." She requested cake for breakfast this morning, and many tears were shed when I had to refuse.

Today, we had a real birthday party with my family. It was a Tex-Mex theme; we had tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa, veggies and southwestern ranch dip, chili, and cornbread. My parents made the most beautiful mini cakes too: little suns, moons, and tiny chocolate raspberry cakes. I always forget how stressful it is to host guests, but today was more relaxed than past gatherings.

Happy birthday, Kaya!