Carter and Spencer's Birthday Party

Carter turned two! And we had twice the fun celebrating because he had a party with his buddy, Spencer, who was born two days before. Kelly and Shari did an amazing job creating a firetruck themed party, from the adorable details to the giant firetruck that came!

We got to Shari's house on Saturday morning to help with the final details before guests arrived. I can't say I did much to help, but I tried to keep the boys' entertained while everyone else worked!

They are pretty silly together and it was so cute to see the two friends interact. Quite a change from Nathan's age! N was under the weather and had a rough night the night before so he was a bit subdued but he was a trooper and kept smiling despite missing a nap and feeling quite sick.

Everyone took a turn sitting on the firetruck that came. The "older" kids could tour the full truck and even got a ride around the neighborhood. N was a natural and grabbed right on to the steering wheel, ready to head to the nearest emergency and save the day!

When it came time for cake, the boys knew just what to do. We sang for Spencer first and then Carter and then the smashing began! So as not to get dirty, C did most of his tasting with his hands at his sides like he was bobbing for apples. So silly! Mom and Alex baked the smash cakes and they were the hit of the party - dalmatian-themed to go with the firetrucks.

It was a great party and so fun to celebrate these sweet boys together. Kelly and I went for pedicures the next day to give her some birthday pampering after all her hard work and we had a smaller celebration for just our family Sunday night. We were so glad to be there for the weekend and wish Kelly and Carter a happy birthday in person!

On a side note, the Friday before the party, we got to experience a real scare as bad weather and tornadoes blew through the area. Growing up in Atlanta, I slept in the basement a few times and remember my mom's severe weather radio keeping us up to date on any activity. I've never, though, seen our town or a landmark as close as the country club next to my parents' neighborhood listed as a point of contact for an actual tornado! We were closely watching the radar as poor, sick N slept upstairs, slowly gathering supplies in our "shelters" in case we needed to take cover. As soon as the siren went off at the golf course next door, I darted up the stairs, grabbed a still sleeping bubs and headed to the downstairs bathroom to huddle until it passed. He slept through the whole thing (raging fever and all) and we ended up all being fine but it definitely had my heart racing and I could tell Ryan was panicked. Scary stuff!