Jonah Turns Two!

For his second birthday, Jonah had not one, but two very special birthday parties; a dinner out; and a party at school (not to mention Mommy's birthday party)!

First, we had his party with friends at the house. It was music-themed, and we had special decorations and guest performances from Poppy on the "plano," Laura on the "guitata," and Aunt Lauren on the "cello" (viola). The kids made their own musical instrument crafts and played and sang along. Jonah loved seeing his friends and spent the next week talking about the friends that were at his party. The kids seemed to enjoy sitting together at their own table eating pasta and cake! We weren't sure how he would do blowing out his birthday candle, but it turns out he's a natural! Maybe he'll take up the flute?

Playing piano with Alex

Alex, Jonah, Ben rock band!

Poppy on "plano," Laura on "guitata"

Craft table

Aunt Lauren and her viola

Proudly handing a party favor bucket to Lydia

Later that week, on his actual birthday, we went out to his favorite new restaurant, the Grass Skirt Tiki Room. Grandma and Grandpa got into town that evening and joined us, Mimi, Poppy, and Aunt Lauren for some tropical-themed food and drinks. Jonah just loves their tofu and dips, not to mention the "owls" on the wall (tiki heads).

Proud Jonah

On Friday we had his party at school. He got to wear a special crown and sit at the head of the table and eat ice cream sandwiches with his friends, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa.

The Rainbow Room Class

We closed out the festivities with a brunch with family. Even GG and GG came into town to help celebrate, which was fantastic! Jonah had a blast playing outside with his cousins! We had many of his favorite foods including bagels and lox, myriad fruits, and cheeses. He's not a huge cake fan so we made him an ice cream cake. He was excited to have another opportunity (the fourth, if you're counting) to blow out his birthday candles!

Shabbat Dinner

Showing off his new wheels from Mommy and Daddy

GG helps out with the new "bikal"

Hey, ladies. Somebody call 911?

Enjoying birthday cards in new chair from Grandma and Grandpa

The Little Cousins Club

Awesome birthday cake toy from Aunt Lauren

To get him warmed up for his birthday, we had a nice party for Mommy out at Jeffrey Mansion. Jonah loved the music from the Redbuds and the yummy foods. He also took the opportunity to spend a solid three hours playing on the playground. On Mommy's birthday proper we took a trip to the zoo. Jonah just loved seeing all the animals ("lion sleeping over there!") and especially riding the train -- he's still talking about that trip!

Family pic, doing it right

"This a tigeh!"

On the train!! An experience to remember!

First time on the big boy swing at Mommy's birthday party

Taste of Mommy's Hawaiian ice

Studying the candle-blowing technique

Getting his first bicycle from Mimi and Poppy

Enjoying opening the birthday "mail"

What did Poppy get Jonah...?

A Shop Vac of his own! Jonah gacuum!