Brendan's 2nd Birthday

We celebrated Brendan's 2nd birthday on the day before his actual birthday...which ended up being a busy week and weekend for us (being at the cabin, closing on our new house, Brendan's birthday, and starting the cleaning of the house.) But we got 'er done, and the day we celebrated his birthday was a long, fun day that, fortunately, had great weather. Here are some pictures...



Brendan had a lot of fun licking the spoon from his chocolate cake (with encouragement provided by Grandpa.)


The Crea girls (l->r: Lauren (3rd oldest), Liz (2nd oldest), Noelle (oldest), Cathy (youngest))


Auntie Dooney (Donut) and the birthday boy.





Brendan opening Zizi Cathy's gift.

Brendan opening Auntie Dooney's gift (with Alyssa and Marci closely looking on.)


Brendan opening Zizzi Liz's gift.

Brendan opening the Nelson's gift (with a little assistance from the girls.)

Brendan and Great-Grandma Koosmann.


Brendan sitting on Papa's lap, opening gifts.

All the kids (l->r: Brendan (2), Marni (21 months), Charlie (19 months), Marci (3 1/2), Alyssa (6), Reese (1 month))

Brendan getting a head start on playing with his new tractor/trailer from Grandma and Grandpa Koosmann.


Brendan getting ready to blow out his candle.

"I'll have more whipped cream, thank you!"

Brendan ate each and every morsel. Poor kid must be cake-deprived.

Brendan playing with his new rake and shovel.

We gave Brendan another piece of cake and another shot at blowing out his candle on his real birthday.

He did it!

Yummy! Cake again!

Happy Birthday, Brendan! We love you!