Finley's Birthday Party

Finley had her 2nd birthday fiesta yesterday and it was a blast! Finley had a nice nap before the people came, so she was in a good mood all day. She wore a new birthday outfit from Grandma Brenda and looked oh so adorable. She helped Mommy set the little kid table for herself and Sadie (she set the table and cleaned it up about 100 times). After the big people ate their Mexican meal, we settled down for some present opening. Cousin Sadie had to help as Finley wasn't quite sure what to do. Every present was a hit. She got pots, pans, and kitchen utensils from Mommy and Daddy; an easel, art supplies, a book, and (her favorite) a ladybug music box from Grandma Julie and Jim; playdough, books, a new Barney video, and a big-girl bed from Grandma and Grandpa B.; a picnic set, Mexican dress, books, and hair "pretties" from Grandma and Grandpa Peterson; her favorite color-wonder paper and paints from Auntie Megan, Uncle Phil, and Sadie; money from Auntie Elizabeth; books and a homemade-with-love apron from Auntie Annie and Uncle Luke; and a baby Elmo from Great Grandma B. She loves each and every gift and I have seen her play with every one of them at least 2 times today. We must have tired her out yesterday because she slept in until 9 and took a 3 hour nap later! Good thing Mommy didn't have to work today, so we could play and relax (and clean up the house!).