Stella's 2nd Birthday!

Our Stella Kate turned two on September 9. She's such an independent little lady. Wow, is she a busy one! Repeats EVERYTHING the kids say and her nickname around here is "Me, too!", because whatever the other kids are doing, she wants to do. We had her birthday party on September 8, the grandparents and my grandma were the only people who were able to attend. It was a nice party and it was nice to be able to visit with everyone. We had the party in our new garage, aka Kevin's new "Man Cave." We added onto our garage this summer. With the help of my dad, my Papa Dave and our friend Scott, we were able to get the garage up and shingled all in one weekend in June, of course it happened to be one of the hottest days of June. We appreciate the help we had and that we were able to get the garage up. The garage worked perfect for what we built it for, we wanted an area that we could have to entertain, extra parking and storage. Kevin has his "bar" out there. We served the food and everything right in the garage and then Stella opened her gifts on the patio. I grilled 3 beef roasts, and I've learned that, that is the best way to cook them. Our friend Ryan made them like that this summer when we were at the cabin and so we decided to give it a try for Stella's birthday party, they were a hit. Thanks Ryan for teaching us a new way to cook a beef roast!

Amelia and Addie visiting with Grandma Mary

Grandma Mary and Stella

Stella checking out what is for dinner!

I made cupcakes and this smaller cake for Stella's birthday, my mom whipped up the buttercream recipe for me so I could prep the rest of the food and help Kevin get the backyard ready for the party.

Papa Matt lighting Stella's candle. It was a little windy on the patio.

Stella wasn't so sure what to think of everyone singing to her and watching her. 

Getting help with her presents from Addie!

Paul is always dressing up and doing something goofy!

These two are the best of friends (most days!)

Grandma Carrie made Stella her own Super Stella cape. She loves it and plays with it on a daily basis!

Miss Stella had a great birthday! I can't believe she is two already. My baby grew up too quick, and she is quick to tell you that she is not a baby! She talks so much, she has tbe biggest vocabulary of any two year old I've ever seen. She never ceases to amaze me with what she says and does. Love this little girl!

Sunday night, the day of her actual birthday, we went out for dinner with her Godparents becuase they were unable to make it to the birthday party, she insisted on bringing her new baby "Emma" with to dinner. She doesn't go anywhere without Emma these days.