Celebrating Reid's Second Birthday!

We decided to keep things simple this year and have a fun, family day to celebrate Reid's birthday!  We had the BEST day!  It was stress free and we were able to just focus on Reid and have fun with him!  Chris took the day off (and today too, woohoo!) and we started our day by taking Reid to a place where he could enjoy his two favorite things (animals and trains)...the zoo!   I wasn't sure he would understand that it was his birthday, but as the day went on, I'm pretty sure he did!  He wanted me to sing happy birthday to him the ENTIRE way to the zoo.  I happily obliged! :) He got to see all of his favorites at the zoo (elephants, giraffes, and a newly discovered love, the seals), ride the carousel, feed giraffes, and ride the train!  When we got home, we were all worn out!  Reid took a good nap and then woke up ready to play!  We let him open his presents from us and then Mumsie and Poppies came over to give Reid his birthday gift, a train table!  It's safe to say that he was in LOVE from the second he saw it.  It was so, so sweet to watch his face when he came down and saw it.  A shy little grin immediately came to his face and then he looked around at us before running over and looking at it!  He was so excited!!  Then, we all went and met up with Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie Alli, and Uncle Thomas at Rainforest Cafe for dinner.  I wasn't sure if Reid would like it or be scared of it, but he had the best time.  He got to eat chips and queso, look at animals, and be with all of his favorite people.  After dinner we all came back to the house where Reid got to open presents from the rest of the family and then we had cookie cake and ice cream.  Just like last year, I got teary while we were all singing to him.  I just loved watching his face as he was looking around at all of his favorite people singing to him.  It was a wonderful day celebrating our wonderful boy with our families.  In times like these I just feel SO blessed.  I am so thankful that we all get to be together and that Reid is so loved.  It's safe to say he's slightly spoiled too.  Must be tough being the only grandchild. ;) When everyone left for the night he passed out hugs and said "Thank you!" (take-ooh).  Melted my heart.  Here are some pictures from Reid's special day!

 Mommy, Daddy, Oie, and Abeeel woke Reid up by singing him "Happy Birthday!".  He wasn't that impressed at first. ;)