Nate's Journey: Nate's Second Birthday Party!

The weekend after Nate's second birthday (which was on the 9th March), we held his late afternoon celebration party.

It was a small affair, with my folks, Grandy (my Dad's Dad), my aunt and uncle Chris and Norm, my cousin Mike, Claire and little Sophie, BFF Helen, Stuart and the girls Mia and Ruby, and good friends of ours, Alison and Warwick.

Robin had been practising his pulled pork on the barbie, so the early dinner was a pretty relaxed set up of pork, fresh rolls, and lots of salads. Followed by Nate's fabulous Elmo birthday cake (and nope, before you ask, not homemade!). Oh and accompanied by lots of vino (of course!).

I had themed everything in honour of Nate's favourite toy (Elmo), although to be honest I think Mummy got more joy out of that than Nate did! Still I figure it was a rite of passage for me, and it was great fun planning and setting it up :-). Perhaps by his third birthday he will be more 'into' the decorations (although I may rue wishing that!).

Nate was of course royally spoilt on the day with lots of presents and cards - in fact, too many for a little two year old to fathom! Plus he had loads of other gifts from all our family overseas - both my brothers and their families, as well as Robins sister and her family. It's at special times like this, that we really miss having the rest of our family close by.

Thank you so much everyone for spoiling our precious boy - it is so appreciated!

Here are a few snaps of the day.....sorry so few, we were forgetful on the camera front....