Happy 2nd Birthday Sophia!!

It is amazing how much difference a year can make. Sophia had a blast this year for her birthday celebrations and even let her big brother help her with her presents. We had a really great time celebrating with our family and our friend Brian, who was visiting from Chicago. And a special thanks to everyone who sent their birthday wishes. She truly felt like the special girl that she is.

Happy Birthday Sophia! We love you so much and are so thankful for that beautiful smile!

(Click on the picture of the cake to see more photos from her big day.)

Dora!!!!

Princess Pia

Let the Party Begin!

The birthday celebrations have officially begun. Sophia had her school birthday party today with her friends. After we sang happy birthday to her in Chinese, we introduced many of her classmates to their first cupcake. It was really interesting.... Even though we kept telling them it was dan gao (cake), it wasn't until we cut it into smaller slices of cake that they decided it was safe enough to try. Good thing they had Sophia showing them how it's done!

Sheng ri kuai le Sophia!

The big cupcake reveal

"I'll take THAT one."

"Zhu ni sheng ri kaui le" (Happy Birthday to you!)

"What?? You can't waste it!"

Happy Birthday!

Eric is still talking about his birthday, singing Happy Birthday, and asking for "Happy Cake". I guess that means he enjoyed his birthday week. But what kid wouldn't!? He was spoiled rotten by everyone and I am sure is still dreaming about all his new toys. We had both sets of grandparents in town, as well as a surprise guest, my Grandpa Ted from Michigan. We had alot of fun. Definitely a lot different from last year. He totally understood the whole concept from unwrapping presents, to singing Happy Birthday, and blowing out the candles. I can't wait until the next one!

Thanks to everyone that helped make this such a special birthday for Eric and for us!

"Happy Cake!"

Eric fixing breakfast for the guys

Eric and his Great-grandpa Ted

Lohse Clan

Wisch Clan

4 Generations of Edmonds

Charlestown Birthday Celebration

Our babies are turning 2...crazy how fast time flies. I always thought people who said that were exaggerating or over using the cliche, but it couldn't be truer - especially when you have kids who can barely hold their heads up one day and are singing Happy Birthday the next.

Like last year, we got the kids together to celebrate everyone's 2nd birthdays. It was a blast and so fun to watch the little boys and girls that our babies have become. We even had our first game - pin the nose on Elmo! The kids actually got it and did quite well (especially Owen who literally put the nose on PERFECTLY- he made his parents proud!).

I can't wait to see what the next year will bring for everyone!

2nd Birthday

1st Birthday