Double the Fun

Evie's birthday falls right between her Hettinger cousins' birthdays.  10 days after Hannah turned five and 9 days before Cole turns two.  Leave it to G to take the big party planning off our hands and have everyone to her place to celebrate the two turning two (of course to spoil Hannah as well).

Two curly haired, thumb suckers turn(ed) TWO

The weather was perfect for an outdoor party.  The kids ran around with all the fun toys at G and Poppop's house

There were more gifts than Christmas!

Parker was a huge celebrity with everyone, but his immediate family

All three great-grandparents attended the event


Stefany family- no "outlaws"



Pronzato family- no "outlaws"

Have you figured out the definition of "outlaws"?  These pictures were taken at 1:15 PM after hours of playing outside.  Evie and Cole were DONE.

Nicely balanced group of grandkids

 Once we brought out the cupcakes, Evie and Cole bounced back.  Noted.  Pictures AFTER sweets




Once the party was over, Hannah, Evie, Braylen, Parker, and I stayed in Lancaster for a few more days.  Evie really enjoyed playing with Hannah.  Hannah loved playing with Parker.  And Braylen loved watching the show.  I loved having drinks with Michelle one night.

Coloring together

Serving tea to all

Doing puzzles with Poppop

Taking a break- watching Lady and the Tramp

Feeding the ducks (illegally) at Long's Park

I enjoyed a few hours with my college friends, Rachel and Jessie.  We wanted to meet Ruxin and Braylen this time, but next time, it's just moms.  It was a loud, exhausting 2 hours, but it sure was refreshing that other moms find motherhood just as challenging as me.  I wish I could see these girls more than two times a year!

Nora- 18 months, Ruxin- 8 Months, Braylen- 5 months, Evie- 2 years

It was nice to come home after 5 days in Lancaster.  Daddy set up Evie's new easel and had it waiting for her.

I think Daddy missed us

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