Turning 2!

We arrived in NJ to a chalk "Happy Birthday" welcome, and 2 very excited little cousins who wanted to wish Miss Maya the happiest of birthdays . . .

But Maya wasn't so sure, and took a while to warm up . . .

Soon she was loving the backyard, and so were Collin & Emerson:

Hey Parker, let's play in this house . . .

No, no, we aren't allowed to climb out the window . . .

Get back here, you doggie!

Maya can walk now if two buddies hold her hands (my mom & I):

And Parker proves that he can "leave" his most favorite treat (cheese) with no problem:

Dave, Superdad & Grill Master:

Then Prince Parker said it was time for cake.

Last week, Maya's special instructor asked me how I thought she would react when everyone sang "Happy Birthday."  I said "Oh, we do music class every week so I think she's used to big groups singing.  I don't think she'll care.."  But Virginia said "Oh no, she'll realize that everyone is looking at her.  She'll react."

And she did.  With a combination of surprise, wonder, and bewilderment:

And Maya wants to thank everyone for their generous gifts, and for stopping by.  We even had the Hausers & two sets of neighbors come in to visit!

It was a perfect way to turn 2 :)