Kyper turns 2 and party at the Cottage

Kyper turned 2 on July 14.  Unfortunately, Kyper was sick two days before his birthday.  We had planned to go to the zoo with friends, but since he had been sick we took it easy on his actual birthday.

We actually did a little bit bigger celebration on Saturday, so I didn't make a cake for the 14th.  Instead, we had one of his favorite meals--pancakes!  We figured it was a type of cake, so we put his candle in that.

He looked at that candle with such concentration or angry.  Not sure which. :)

A closer look at his face.

I think we were singing "Happy Birthday"  Apparently, he got over the candle.

He blew it out all by himself.

We did let him open gifts.

Kyper's first IOU.  We got him fish for his birthday.  We wanted to wait until we came back from the cottage.  Unfortunately, they only lasted two days once we did get them.

Presents

Yes, we got him a potty for his birthday.  We have no intention of potty training right now, we just want him to get used to the idea and pretend until he is ready.

On to his bigger celebration:

My parents were up at the cottage, so we headed there.  We invited Joel's parents and his brother and sister-in-law for the day.  My brothers and their families were up there too.  It was a great day.  Hot and sunny.  Perfect for the cottage.  We had a grill out for dinner--hamburgers and hot dogs.  After dinner we had a birthday cake/cupcakes.  Then it was time to open presents.

Kyper loved the Sea-Doo

Jeff and Jen kayaking

Peyton and Kyper

Trying to blow out his candle

Maybe he can do it if he gets a little closer?  Yep.

His gift from Grandpa and Grandma Phillips

His gift from David, Joy, Mariah, Syd and Peyton

Aren and Leah gave him a growth chart--so cute and will go great in his bedroom.

Driving the pontoon boat

Peyton's crazy eyes

Yummy marshmellows

His first s'more.  I think he liked it.

Fire crackers

A nice paddle boat ride with Aunt Jen and Aunt Joy.

A few days later we got his present from Grandpa and Grandma Koning in the mail--it is a little tykes climber and slide.  Thanks!  He is enjoying it!

Happy birthday to my little man!