Can You Tell Me How To Get, How To Get To Sesame Street?

Had you asked me this question a little over two weeks ago (Saturday, April 29th to be exact) I could have given you our home address, you could have MapQuested it and then followed the directions to get, to get to Sesame Street.

Because of Jack's love for Elmo and Cookie Monster, we opted for a Sesame Street Party this year and it was so much fun! His cake from Sweet 'n Sassy was just adorable and I had a blast with the decorations.

So many wonderful friends and family came to celebrate Jack's special day with us. Mimi and Poppa; Buddy and DeeDee; MimiMa (Jack's name for Ma, my grandmother); Gannie (Phillip's grandmother); Aunt Jo (Gannie's twin sister); Ellison (Phillip's cousin); Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Marsha and Cousin Spencer; Craig, Delia and Ava Parker; Phillip, Jenni, Jake and Evan Denny; Jim, Laura and Nate Meadows; Scott, Jessica and John Schwieger. It was a truly wonderful day!

Jack was a real pro at blowing out his candles and eating his yummy cake.

He had lots of wonderful help from his friends (and Daddy) when it came time to open his presents. They were all so nice to help him with the paper and bows and were just as excited as he was (and sometimes more so!) to see what was in each box. I just love this age, when they're so curious. It is too adorable.

And he really enjoyed visiting with all of his friends and family. Here he is with Daddy in his room right after his cousin Ellison gave him the movie "Bambi", which has very quickly become a favorite! Of course Jack calls it "Baby Deer" and has nicknamed the Stag "Big Daddy Deer". Too sweet.

Below, he visits (and intently studies something on the television) with Aunt Jo (in the jacket) and Gannie on the couch.

One thing I learned this year is that it is absolutely impossible to take all the photos you'd like to take when your little one is turning two - it's just too crazy! I am sad that I didn't get photos of each guest, as I somehow managed to do last year. I did, however, manage to snap a great shot of the lovely Delia and her precious Ava - two of our favorite girls!

And I was determined to get a shot of all the kids together on the couch. It almost didn't happen, and I can't say that they were all happy about it, but it worked - and I wouldn't take anything for it. Here they all are, from Left to Right: Cousin Spencer, Ava, Jake holding his baby brother Evan, Nate and Jack. Priceless.

Thank you to all of our precious friends and family who helped to make April 29th an incredibly special and memorable day for Jack and for his parents too. We love you all!