Once again today is a sneak peek into our family life as I share the celebration of our little boy’s second birthday. If kids’ birthday parties aren’t something you’re interested in right now, 100% get it, and I promise to have a new recipe for you later this week!
I love sharing these things here, it gives me a place to document some of the bigger events in our lives, with photos and memories to reflect back on.
Brighton turned two this week and we had a small get together with family and a few neighbors to celebrate. With the renovations we took on earlier this year, we found he has a love for tools. Which isn’t surprising seeing as he basically wants to do anything and everything Mommy and Daddy do. So I bought a great kids wooden tool bench for his room a few months back and tucked it away for his birthday. Hence the “construction” theme party – an idea from a good friend and neighbor! Also, the one who made this adorable tool belt below! Cutest thing ever 😍
For the cake, I went with the same chocolate fudgy cake I made last year for his birthday, with chocolate ganache and chocolate buttercream frosting. Because chocolate + chocolate + chocolate = my-kind-of-cake. It seemed to be a hit last year so I figured I’d stick with a good thing, but doubled it for a two-tier “mud cake”.
Josh’s parents came to town for the weekend, giving Brighton lots of time with his Gigi and Papa, who he completely adores. He’s been pointing out bikes for the past several months, and we thought he might be ready for one himself. Gigi and Papa bought him one as part of his birthday and it was a complete hit. He loves, loves, loves it.🚲🙌🏻
We actually gathered on Friday evening to celebrate, but went with a breakfast-for-dinner menu, since many of the foods Brighton loves happen to be breakfast foods. We feasted on sausage cheese balls, spinach balls, mini mushroom spinach Quiche (thanks to my sister), pigs-in-a-blanket (thanks to my dad), fresh fruit, Greek yogurt with toppings, cheese and crackers, mini muffins (thanks to Josh’s Mom) and cinnamon rolls.
Love watching these little ones interact! It’s such a blessing to have wonderful neighbors who have become close friends. And so special to watch our kiddos become buddies as well!
Still can’t believe he’s two already!
Juliana Spencer says
Oh, Kaylee, it’s so adorable! You did a great job -I love this and love you! Miss you guys!
Kaylee Pauley says
Thank you Julie!!! I love and miss you!! Let us know if and when you guys have another weekend trip to Nashville planned, hopefully little Adelaide will be here by then and she can meet you both! 😘
Susan Oven says
I want you to handle my birthdays!!! Your blog is beautiful as always and your little boy is precious.
Kaylee Pauley says
Awww thank you Susan, your kind words mean so much! I’m planning to share our little girls nursery soon, and I put your “Sweet Dreams” art in there for her, so sweet that she’ll get to enjoy it as Brighton did – I think of you every time I see it! Hope all is well!
Jana says
The party turned out really great! Mom would be so proud of you and the wonderful mommy you are to Brighton. Love you!
Kaylee Pauley says
Thank you!😘 I so often doubt myself as a mother, but I think you’re right, she always saw the best in us, I miss that reassurance. Thank you for all you did to help and for spoiling our little guy so much, he’s so lucky to have you!
Tonya says
What a fun birthday party he had. Everything looks amazing!! Happy 2nd Birthday Brighton!
Kaylee Pauley says
Thank you Tonya! :)