"Party, party!" That's what Miles chanted this week. The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays because it epitomizes summer - sun, heat, and outdoor activities. Our family reserved our spot in the shade early the morning of the 4th so that we'd have prime seats for the annual Chanhassen parade. I don't know if this year the parade was particularly good or if I'm just newly seeing it through the eyes of a toddler. This parade was perfect for Miles. It had everything he loves - firetrucks, police cars, dogs, and music. He squealed in excitement, proudly stood and waved his flag, and stared in awe during the whole thing.
Hadley snoozed on my lap during the festivities and got a few ooohs and ahhs from people passing us on the floats. We all had a great time.
Here is my future little ballerina.
On Friday we headed to Big Swan Lake to spend the weekend with my family at my parents' new cabin. The trip started with the guys doing some projects around the place while the rest of us unpacked. Our two littlest family members, Hadley and Bradyn relaxed in the "baby parking lot."
The boys just finished putting bunk beds together.
One of Miles' favorite activities this weekend was getting rides on the tractor. Grandpa's back will probably be tired after pushing the boys around for multiple rides.
We all also spent time playing on the beach...
Boating...
Relaxing...
And playing with some alternative toys - like a dog leash.
On Saturday afternoon the party really started as we celebrated Miles' 2nd birthday. We marked the occasion with leis, balloons, one of Miles favorite dinners at the moment (grilled turkey brats, corn on the cob, blackberries, raspberries and watermelon). We also made a zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting decorated with a pick-up truck. Here's the birthday boy with everyone.
One of the party decorations was an inflatable monkey I bought for $1. This monkey got to be in our family picture and even got to sleep in bed with Miles.
The birthday boy got many cool presents like a t-ball set, golf clubs and sports balls.
Our future athlete chowed on his special dinner...
And thoroughly enjoyed the cake - licking up every last crumb.
We had a great weekend at the new cabin and can't wait to go back.
Partying sure is exhausting!
Tomorrow is Miles' official 2 year birthday so the celebration will continue. Here's a funny story from the weekend. At the cabin Miles slept on a little bed of cushions my mom made up for him in the corner of the bedroom we stayed in. Saturday night I sat up in bed to check on Hadley in the pack-n-play and then looked over to where Miles bed was. He wasn't there! I woke up Mike and we discovered him curled up on top of one of our suitcases - sleeping the night away. Happy early birthday my little son!
Hadley snoozed on my lap during the festivities and got a few ooohs and ahhs from people passing us on the floats. We all had a great time. 
Here is my future little ballerina. 
On Friday we headed to Big Swan Lake to spend the weekend with my family at my parents' new cabin. The trip started with the guys doing some projects around the place while the rest of us unpacked. Our two littlest family members, Hadley and Bradyn relaxed in the "baby parking lot."
The boys just finished putting bunk beds together. 
One of Miles' favorite activities this weekend was getting rides on the tractor. Grandpa's back will probably be tired after pushing the boys around for multiple rides.
We all also spent time playing on the beach...
Boating...
Relaxing...
And playing with some alternative toys - like a dog leash.
On Saturday afternoon the party really started as we celebrated Miles' 2nd birthday. We marked the occasion with leis, balloons, one of Miles favorite dinners at the moment (grilled turkey brats, corn on the cob, blackberries, raspberries and watermelon). We also made a zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting decorated with a pick-up truck. Here's the birthday boy with everyone.
One of the party decorations was an inflatable monkey I bought for $1. This monkey got to be in our family picture and even got to sleep in bed with Miles.
The birthday boy got many cool presents like a t-ball set, golf clubs and sports balls. 
Our future athlete chowed on his special dinner...
And thoroughly enjoyed the cake - licking up every last crumb.
We had a great weekend at the new cabin and can't wait to go back. 
Partying sure is exhausting! 
Tomorrow is Miles' official 2 year birthday so the celebration will continue. Here's a funny story from the weekend. At the cabin Miles slept on a little bed of cushions my mom made up for him in the corner of the bedroom we stayed in. Saturday night I sat up in bed to check on Hadley in the pack-n-play and then looked over to where Miles bed was. He wasn't there! I woke up Mike and we discovered him curled up on top of one of our suitcases - sleeping the night away. Happy early birthday my little son!
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