Morgans 2nd birthday!

Yes folks, Morgan turned 2 a week ago! Times goes incredibly fast and Morgan is already a big boy! At the same time it has been a year since the whole family moved into the house which just emphasized the need to celebrate. So in order to celebrate both of these great events a party was held on Saturday. Luckily enough the weather was perfect for the party and most of the partying was outdoors including an inflatable castle that all children (and some adults) enjoyed. The party continued on late into the night even though the object of the celebration (that's Morgan) had to excuse himself somewhat earlier.

The following morning (Morgan's actual birthday) the present count was so impressive that the opening had to be done in two sessions (and some presents were sent to Santa Claus in preparation for Christmas). Morgan got lots of presents he really enjoys though so it was a very happy event. The biggest problem is getting Morgan to stop playing with his presents, both at night before bedtime and in the morning when going to daycare...

A very successful birthday indeed! Thanks to everyone who came or sent birthday wishes or just thought of Morgan!! Here are a few pics:

In order to prepare the party a lot of shopping needs to be done. Morgy is trying to get a sneak-peak of the cake but mummy skillfully keeps the cake from Morgy.

On the backyard, Morgan helps daddy put up the inflatable castle

Everything is starting to be ready!

The first guest to arrive is.... Phil the dog. Morgan is happy! 

Morgan immediately takes out the new bubble-making machine for Phil. 

Eventually some human guests arrive as well and the sandbox is put to use

The inflatable castle quickly becomes the favorite of all the kids!

Then it's time for the birthday-cake!!

It is an impressive cake indeed and with a TRAIN on it!!!!

With the help of Anna and Addie the candle is finally blown out

And the cake can finally be eaten

Morgan also enjoys a piece of the cake... or is it a chip???

Morgan gets a nice new book!

Then it's time for goodbyes. Taylor get's a hug and a kiss. 

Morgan sleeps holding his balloon and still has it the following morning for breakfast...

Then we attack the mountain of presents!

Morgan get's a new hat and a new train and lots of other things!

Morgan gets a nice t-shirt with Ida the dog on it!

And some very nice birthday cards from France

Another favorite is the airplane

But the coolest present is the train. However it needs to be built first.

Morgan "helps" daddy build the train table

Hmmm, not sure if that's how the table should be used Morgan....

Eventually (a few days later) the train table is completely built and Morgan can start playing with it (and he still hasn't stopped). All in all a very nice birthday!