Our Buckaroo is Turning 2

It's party time now!  Mommy has only been planning the big day since the summer!  The days of the wedding are over.  What is left to plan but children's birthday parties each year?  Mommy has the best time doing this! (And Daddy thinks she's a little crazy!) 

Trenton's 2nd birthday theme was Our Buckaroo is Turning 2!  We went all out with the western/cowboy theme.  From stick ponies and hats to wild west nicknames and bandannas, each decoration was planned to the tee. Although we initially didn't realize how much we would enjoy holding the party at a play venue, we definitely agree that is was the way to go.  Our house is just too small for that many toddlers and January does not present the best month for outdoor adventures.  We were very happy with 123 Jump and like how we had the space to ourselves while also being able to add our special western touches to the place. 

The kids bounced and ran literally around like outlaws of the wild west!  It was the perfect environment for a 2 year old's birthday party!  It was also nice how they entertained themselves with the bounce houses; however, at times assistance was needed in the more difficult ones.  The adults could chat and watch the kiddos wear themselves out! 

Thanks everyone who attended!  You are such an important part of Trenton and our lives and made this day special for Trenton! 

Trenton, we love you and can't believe you are already two years old!  My how time has flown!  We still vividly remember the day you were born.  You have accomplished so much in such a short amount of time and have much more fun ahead of you.  You brighten the lives of each and every person you encounter.  You will never realize how much joy you bring to everyone around you, especially Daddy and me! 

 

 We made birthday boxes instead of a birthday banner.  There were stick ponies for the guests to gallop on into the party on. 

 Mommy, Trenton and Daddy on Trenton's special day

 The entrance also had pictures of Trenton and the names of his "Wild East Cobb Gang"

 There was a cowboy cake.

 Vintage pictures of Trenton and his "gang" from throughout the last year hung above the food table.  We served chick-fil-a nuggets, pumpkin bread, grapes, cheese, trail mix, and there was a general store at the end with buckaroo bottled water and big swirl lollipops. 

 The gift table had cowboy hats, photo albums, and party favors.

 There was a perfect picnic area for Trenton and his 14 guests.

 Kids could ride around on the stick ponies; however, this wasn't too popular at this age.

 More fun took place inside the bounce houses.....

 And going down the slides.....

 And climbing up the walls.....

And going down more slides...... (Trenton and Hudson)

And bouncing with balls.....

 And playing with the train table.... (Jackson, Hudson (Powell), Trenton, and Sawyer)

 Finally, they settled down briefly for lunch.   Trenton and Will sit here together.

 Trenton was all smiles when it was cake time.  He only takes a couple bites but really gets a kick out of the birthday cake ordeal.

 He was ready to blow the candles out from across the room.  We could barely make it through "Happy Birthday"

 The candles were out in a flash!  No problems here!  Guess his wish will come true! (If there was time to make one!)

 Rylan and Trenton enjoy the cake.

GiGi was smart to hand out party favors since all too often people leave parties without grabbing the goodies.  The kids got cowboy hats, balloons, and a favor bag (a harmonica and deck of cards wrapped in a bandanna with a sheriff badge.)