Turning Two at the Zoo!

Catherine Ellis had her 2 year old birthday party at The Birmingham Zoo last Saturday - what a fabulous time she had! We had friends and family join us for the special occasion and even though it was the hottest day of the year yet - 92 degrees - every one had a blast! Thank you to all of our friends and family that joined us - it wouldn't have been the same without you! Warning: long post!

Catherine Ellis's Second Birthday Party Invitation

Cooling off with some ice from Meme

Attempting to move the pinwheel while waiting on our friends to arrive

Preparing to see the animals - I insisted Baby William sit up front with me!

Not so sure about the gerbil

What's that lady? A ferret - one of Daddy's favorites and Mommy's least favorite:)

Warming up to the lizard (or whatever he is)

The only animal we petted

A bit overwhelmed by the candles .... not sure what do to

Daddy jumps in to assist with the blowing of the candles

Starting to blow them out!

Zoo birthday cake

Yummy cake!

Leading the group to the choo-choo train

Ringing the bell for the choo-choo with Aunt B

Hugging our sweet friend Audrey

Riding the choo-choo with Mommy

The conductor and the fam (of course CE isn't looking!)

Headed to the carousel with sweet classmate Hadassa

Riding the carousal with Daddy

So much fun!

A quick pic before heading to the splash pad (pictures were very hard to capture because of all the fun things to see at the Zoo and friends to play with!)

First splash pad experience ....

Squealing with delight!

A great way to end a really hot birthday celebration!

Heading out with Hadassa and their purses - loves the purse!

Happiest two-year-old ever! What a wonderful day!