Addison's 2nd Rodeo

This past Saturday was Addison's 2nd Rodeo and she had a blast.  We threw on our boots, grabbed our cowboy hats and celebrated this little cowgirl's second birthday.

   

Addison is all over the place so to get a picture of our little cowgirl was quite the challenge...

We are so thankful my mom opened up her home to have Addison's party.  When our family gets together it is quite the crowd and our temporary home wasn't going to fit everyone nor do we have a yard.  She rounded up some of the cutest "props" from teachers at her school that were willing to share with us for the weekend. And the weather was perfect, a little windy which meant a little chilly, but overall much better than the 45 degrees it was a few days prior.

We started the evening with a casual, rodeo-style dinner of pulled pork sandwiches.  Addison loves barbecue so it was fitting for the birthday girl.  

Addison eating with her cousins... and bossin' them around a bit.  She wasn't too happy when she had to share "her barnyard" but she got over it pretty quickly.

 Next up - presents. We would hear "wow" after almost every gift Addison opened.  She loved everything and wanted to open it all right away to play but we did our best to keep things moving.

Check out that banner!  My mother-in-law made that.  Is it not just perfect!?

And finally, "cuck-cakes".  Addison was looking forward to cupcakes all day and took it all in.  She LOVED everyone singing to her and sang along herself for a little bit of the "happy birthday" song or happy you as she calls it.  She just sat there... taking it all in.  She even blew out her own candles!

She looks SO big!!

Did I mention Addison had a blast!?  You can tell by the picture below.  She is a hot mess... skirt turned up, princess shoes on, doritos on her face... all signs of a great party.

We sure do love our little cowgirl and had such a fun day celebrating her. A special thanks to all our family that joined us for her special day.  Such great memories with our little girl.