birthday and balloons

yesterday was madmax's 2nd birthday party. i showed up fashionably late with the most perfect gift. thats what everyone thinks right. i found this huge. giant. dump truck. (that was later used as a ride for the littles). a shovel. also huge. (that was later used to hit the furniture). and a bubble machine in the shape of a lion. i went for the outdoor theme. but really wanted to find a book about dump trucks. no such luck.

afterwards. i stayed and babysat. so twoyulies. husband. and in-laws could go to a nice dinner. we then had some fun with balloons. after carrying them around in the kitchen/living room. the kiddies discovered the entry way. with tall ceilings. this is what happened next. also featured sister madeline. or as i like to refer to her as my mini me.


and then we spent our time. acting out an episode of scooby-doo. as mad's says: trying to solve a mystery. of how to get the balloons back. the shovel came in handy. i was able to grab all but one standing over the railing on the second floor. the lonely green balloon will just have to fall later.