Sophia celebrates her 2nd birthday, and so do we
It happened less than a month ago, and I am actually posting about it. 
The careful reader (i.e.; only Daddy Dave) will note that I have yet to post anything about Sophia’s first birthday. I am utterly delinquent. But you gotta start somewhere.
As may very well become our custom, we hosted an open house for Sophia’s birthday. The event serves the dual purposes of getting to see many of our friends that we haven’t seen in a while and celebrating Sophia’s birthday. Aside from the fact that the sun decided to be an active participant in this year’s festivities, we all had a really good time. Most importantly, Sophia had an absolute blast. We also were able to get several of our friends together that we have been trying to introduce to one another.
Of course, this format may not work as well for Alexander’s birthday, since he is in mid-winter. Oh well, I am sure his celebration will be great, too.
Note to all other parents of young children: We got a lot of feedback that the “format” worked very well. We opened our doors in the early afternoon and invited folks to drop by whenever they wanted for as long as they wanted. This definitely helped with toddler/infant nap schedules. Some stayed for 30 minutes as they squeezed us in between competing weekend events. (Thank you!) Some stayed for hours. It was great to be able to see people for any period of time.
We are so blessed with so many wonderful friends who would take time of their hectic lives to help us celebrate. We are genuinely grateful.
We are especially grateful that Dave’s parents (a.k.a. abuela and grandpa) made the trip down from DC. Especially since two days prior they had just arrived back in the country from a month in Spain. WOW! We love you.
Photos from Sophia’s 2nd Birthday
Here are the pictures from Sophia’s second birthday.
Videos of Sophia’s 2nd Birthday
Terrible recording of us singing happy birthday to Sophia. Direct Link to YouTube video
Sophia having fun, as usual, with the Mackes. Direct Link to YouTube Video
(Forgive Daddy’s awful singing)
