Happy Birthday Rachel!

Rachel’s two! Last Saturday we went to Rachel’s (Lily’s cousin who lives in Auburn) birthday party.  It was a small family party with Andy’s parents and brother, us, and one of Dan and Ben’s cousins, Paul Mashler, with his family there. Rachel kind of hung back at first, mostly because she had just woken up when the party was starting, but pretty soon she was playing with the other kids and she had no problem tearing into her presents! Actually, some of the other kids had no problem “helping” her! :) After presents we all enjoyed cupcakes and ice-cream and some other snacks. It was really fun, especially since it’s been so long since we’ve hung out with Dan and Andy and Fam. Thanks for inviting us, guys!

Rachel still warming up to the party while sitting in her mom Andy’s lap. Andy just passed the halfway mark in her second pregnancy!

Cute Neva, Paul and Joanna Mashler’s little girl.

Playing Ring Around the Rosie – Rachel decided to join in!

I think this one is so cute of Neva and Stephen Mashler holding hands.

   Funny lighting, but I like this picture anyway. Hmm, remind me to wear lipstick next time.

Bubbles!Look at Rachel’s sweet little curls.

Opening presents!

I love her red hair.Dolly!

Unwrapping her present from Lily – it took quite a bit of persuasion to get Lily to give up the ball so I could wrap it, and then as soon as Rachel had it unwrapped and had moved on to the next present, Lily claimed it for the rest of the night! I guess I know what to put in Lily’s stocking now!

Rachel was a big fan of this cute pink pig!

We’re starting to think that Michael might walk early too, as he’s showing the same preference for standing that Lily did. We’ll see!

Cake time! The cupcakes Andy made we’re cute little rainbow cupcakes and were super yummy.

Mmmmm….

Yummm!

Jonathan, Andy’s little brother.

As you can see, the cupcakes were enjoyed by all.

 

Happy Birthday Rachel!