We told Makena all week that her birthday was coming up and that she'd be turning two. Derek, Karis and I were much more excited than Makena since she really didn't get what we were saying. But by the end of the day, she understood that a birthday meant lots of attention, blowing out candles, opening presents, new toys and cake!
We started the day with some chocolate chip pancakes. Good thing Daddy had her practicing blowing out candles the day before. She did a great job!
After breakfast, Makena opened some gifts from Nana.
We then went to the Discovery Science Center to see the Dora and Diego exhibit. Just like when Karis was two, Dora the Explorer is Makena's favorite tv show to watch. Actually, Makena just likes to watch one particular episode of Dora -- Catch the Babies.
After a couple hours at the museum, we went to a pizza place for lunch. Here is picture of the girls outside the restaurant.
Then it was time for the birthday girl's nap. Later in the day, we went to Julie's house where Jacob and Jessi decorated with some streamers and balloons. Here is a picture of Jacob and Makena. Makena kept asking where Jacob was (he was in the bathroom) and wanted hugs from him.
The girls worked on putting a beaded necklace together.
Opening presents with her sister and cousins.
I made Makena an Elmo cake since he's one of her favorite characters. She loves to read his books, and she has an Elmo stuffed doll that she sleeps with.
Our family!
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