Happy Birthday Catherine!!

Today Catherine turned two years old!! The time has gone by too quickly. Her birthday party won't be until this Saturday because Craig is out of town :-( BUT the kids still made it a special day for her.

It all started with Isabelle, the master party planner. She picked out one of her toys and asked if she could give it to Catherine. I told her sure! Why even ask? Well, because I had bought it for her on one of our "dates." She didn't want to hurt my feelings.

Anna and Sophia soon followed. Before I knew it ALL the kids were hunting all over the house for gifts to gift wrap for Catherine. They gave her the following:

1. Small plastic statue of St. Michael the Archangel
2. Stuffed teddy bear from The Cheesecake Factory
3. A book (Spot's Bedtime)
4. A homemade necklace
5. A baby animal doll

As I was preparing dinner Isabelle asked about the cake. The cake??? I hadn't planned on making a cake. I really didn't want this to turn into a full blown affair since Craig wasn't here. But they insisted so I started baking.

Then who should happen to drop by ... grandparents. Who wasn't wearing a bra and hadn't picked up the living room?? I ran upstairs and tried to spruce myself up! LOL!

And so we ended up having presents, cake and candles and singing. Then my mom stayed after and helped me pick up the kitchen while my dad took Isabelle to swim practice.

Catherine really seemed to enjoy her gifts. And my heart is just bursting with pride that my kids were so thoughtful and imaginative. They gave gifts from their hearts. And they truly intend for Catherine to keep their prized possessions!!

Of course, no batteries for the camera again. I really wasn't prepared!! But I will be on Saturday!! Until then, enjoy these older pics of Catherine.