It's so hard to believe Owen is two! We had a wonderful day staring out at ER's Memorial Day parade. Owen loved seeing all the GI Joe and the fire trucks. After the parade we had a back yard BBQ to celebrate Owen's birthday. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. Owen had a blast playing with his buddy Noah and Chloe. Owen was so tired from the excitement and missing his nap he was asleep by 6! Here are a few highlights from the day.
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| Owen's Birthday invite. It was inspired from Pinterest and created by one of Erik's students. |
| Owen and Grandma Julie before the parade |
| Owen and Me |
| Owen with Grandma Julie and Grandpa Jim |
| Aunt Lori and Uncle Scooter with Owen at the parade |
| Owen walking with Grandma Krissy and Buddy |
| Owen watching the Memorial Day Parade |
| Owen's Birthday was Sesame Street inspired. Character balloons were inspired from Pinterest. |
| My mom did a great job with Owen's Cookie Monster cake. |
| Noah and Owen coloring on Owen's new picnic table Grandpa Jim made. |
| Owen giving Noah a push |
| Everyone trying to find some shade |
| Enjoying the new deck and some shade |
| Owen and Noah... my attempt to get both hats on a picture was a huge failure, but this is an adorable picture |
| Chloe, Owen and Noah all with their hats |
| Owen opening gifts |
| Opening more gifts |
| Everyone checking out Owen's new truck |
| Owen loved his big wheels bike |
| Bill helping Owen slam dunk |
| Basketball game... with Noah trying to play while riding a bike |
| We got Owen a water table. It was a HUGE hit with all three kids. |
| Chloe and Owen playing |
| Owen getting ready to blow out his 2 candles. |
| Chloe loving her cake and ice cream |
| Owen devoured his ice cream and cake |
| Basketball All Star... in the making! |
| Aunt Lori and Uncle Scooter, and Owen on his new big boy swing |
| Great Grandpa Ellis, Owen, and Great Grandma Eva |
| Giving hugs bye. |
