Hailey turned TWO on Sunday. Okay, pick your jaw up off the floor. I know I know. That last year flew by! We don't have family close, and Hailey is still pretty young, so we decided to keep it pretty simple this year.
Our 88 year old neighbor, who calls himself "Grandpa Henry", has been giving Hailey a few dollars each week since we moved into our apartment. He comes over a few times a week, sometimes daily. When he found out Hailey's birthday was Sunday, he gave her some extra money for her birthday. He's the funniest old man. We decided to take Hailey to Build A Bear with Grandpa Henry's money. Then that would be her special bear from him.
We went on Friday. Hailey picked out a "horse" which was actually a giraffe. haha. Hailey got kind of nervous when the machine started fluffing the giraffe, but loved when it was all filled.
They gave her a birthday sticker to stick on her shirt. Hailey is obsessed with stickers. She actually already had a sticker from my doctor's office and Target on her shirt. Boom, three stickers. The girl was happy.
She picked out some underwear (hahaha) and a pretty dress for her giraffe.
After Build A Bear, we hit up the Disney Store. More for me than anything. A worker noticed Hailey's birthday sticker from Build A Bear on her shirt and asked how to spell her name.
Then all of a sudden, the worker waved us over to the screen. They were playing a happy birthday song for Hailey! So sweet! Then Hailey colored a picture and we were on our way.
Travis had board reviews again this weekend, so we didn't see him much Saturday.
When Sunday rolled around, we decided to wake Hailey up to open presents before Travis left. Kind of a bad idea in theory, but it ended up working out.
We decorated the staircase with balloons, thinking Hailey would love walking down between them. When she saw them on the stairs, she was so concerned about them being "stuck" (they were taped), and for some reason she thought they were "boken" (broken). So the whole way down the stairs, she stopped at each balloon and commented, "Oh no! Bayoon stuck. Oh no! Boken!" It was pretty cute and hilarious.
Once she got down the stairs, she rounded the corner and BOOM! Awesome awaits.
When Hailey saw the heart balloons, she said, "Look! It's booful (beautiful)!"
The little Mickey table was a gift from Grandma and Grandpa. Hailey ran over and threw some presents off a chair and sat. She was so so excited about the table. And then she grabbed the first present and started ripping it open. It didn't take her long to get started.
She LOVED her princess shoes.
She made the funniest facial expressions and commentary while opening her presents. She cracks us up.
She got a doctor kit since she's been so interested in the baby in my tummy. She's been using a computer mouse to check my blood pressure and listen to the baby's heart through my tummy. So she upgraded.
I think horses are her favorite animal right now (besides dogs). She was excited about her stuffed horse.
I found some Disney Store plush characters for cheap (second hand).
Flynn Rider
And Kristoff.
I got a guitar for Christmas that Hailey has kept trying to get her hands on.
She was pretty excited to get her very own. (Also from a consignment sale. Only $5!)
Hailey got 101 Dalmations and 102 Dalmations with money from her Great Grandma.
Hailey had to switch seats to finish the few presents she had left.
A lego set!
Hailey kept saying, "Yeehaw!" when opening her presents.
She got a "pwetty" dress from Bammy and PopPop.
And some super cute shirts.
Dad read her the card.
After presents were opened, she immediately began jamming on her guitar.
Dad had to leave to go to board reviews, so Hailey and I watched 101 Dalmations and got ready for church. Hailey got a new dress to wear to church on her birthday. She looked too cute for words.
After church, Dad was home, so we went outside to take some pictures. Sometimes I think, "Holy crap. We're in big trouble with this one. She's so beautiful!".
Somehow a ball snuck outside with us, so Hailey kicked it around with Dad for a few minutes. I loved watching her run and kick the ball in her frilly dress.
This is what happens when you play in a dress!
Grandpa Henry stopped by to give Hailey a few extra dollars on her birthday. This girl is spoiled!
After dinner, we had some cake. I didn't feel up to making a cake this time. It usually goes to waste because the three of us can't eat it fast enough. This year I bought a small cake from our grocery store's bakery. So much easier on myself.
I love Jenson's photobomb in this picture. haha
That tongue! She is always sticking it out.
I was actually surprised at how well Hailey blew out her candle. She didn't even spit on the cake!
And of course, the cake was thoroughly enjoyed.
I hope Hailey knows how loved she is. Even though we didn't have a huge party with tons of people, I want her to know that so many people love her. I may have gone a little overboard on presents this year. Most came from consignment sales or TJ Maxx so it wasn't too hard on the wallet. I just can't help but spoil her. She has my heart and I love seeing her excitement. Hailey is such a sweet girl and I wanted her to feel so so special. I think it went pretty well. I can't believe we have a two year old!
