Monday, June 14, 2010

Keller's Hoppin Party

Saturday was a fun filled hoppin party day! We had it at a local park where Keller loves to play. In fact the last 2 times I took him there he screamed when we were leaving, because he wasn't finished playing. There is some great playground equipment including a sandbox. We had access to a pavilion just next to the play areas. We had a froggy theme which we carried through the food, games, party-favors etc. It was fun putting it all together. And everyone seemed to have a great time.

We can hardly believe Keller has been home with us for 6 months now. We recently had our last post-placement visit and will be finalizing his adoption very soon. Yay! Keller is doing amazingly well. He truly is such a happy boy. He is talking alot, singing alot, running & jumping alot! He loves to be outside, he loves his big sister, he loves Chuy, he loves Mama & Dada, he loves planes, trains & automobiles, he loves sweets, he loves to say, "I wu wu" (I love you), he loves to pray, he loves swimming, he loves to take a bath, he loves his blankie & he loves to give hugs. At his recent Dr appt he came in on the growth charts at 50% in height & 9% in weight. Kylee loves her little brother & she likes to call him "Bud" or "Buddy"or "Kellery" or "Cute Boy" or still sometimes her "Baby Brother". Big sister loves to help him put his shoes on or how to do things she has already mastered. He wants to do whatever she is doing. Most of the time they play wonderfully together & their love & friendship grows more all the time. I love to watch this!

It has been amazing & funny to see the differences in boys & girls that are not taught, but in them from birth. Keller is always putting noises to & attracted to all "things that go". He is messy. He is busy. He is loud. He is BOY. And we love him!

At home birthday with family on June 3rd.



The Froggy Party...


The birthday boy. Yes, he is wearing the same shirt. But how often do you get to wear a "birthday boy" shirt?

My friend Beth made these AWESOME cupcakes for me! They were a hit!


Happy 2nd Birthday, Sweet Boy! We love you!


8 comments:

Kara said...

Oh, I love it! I was anxious to see some birthday party pics. A froggy party sounds so perfect! Keller looked like a total doll and I loved all the cute things you did. It makes me laugh reading about how he is loud and all boy because that is Michael as well. The 2 are SO different and it makes me smile to get to be blessed with both. I know you feel the same. You have two gems there Shauna! Glad you had a great day!

Jodi Rathjen said...

How absolutely adorable!!!! You are such an awesome Mom looks like a fun party!!!! Keller looks like he had a great birthday!!! Miss you all a bunch!!

Mary Lou Oswald said...

What an awesome party!! Looks like the Birthday Boy had a great time! FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Wish we could have joined you!
Love,
Grandma/ Mom O.

Rhea said...

Awww! Looks like it was truly a HOPPIN' Party! I love that, by the way! So incdredibly clever! Another wonderful memory for your sweet family! Love that BIG 2 Year Old for us!

Faith, Hope, and Love said...

Happy Birthday Keller!!!

What a cute frog party!

Love and blessings,
Robin

Anonymous said...

Looks like such a wonderful time for Keller's Birthday celebration! Love all the great things about him and so grateful to God for bringing him into all of our lives!
Love,
Mom/Grandmom

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

Dear Shauna,
Very cute party!!!
Just wanted to let you know you won the Love Shirt and Sassy Skirt on my auction A Joyful Heart. Please email me @ shayankerich@gmail.com so I can get it shipped out to you!
Blessings!
Sharon

Deb said...

What a cute birthday boy!!! Belated Happy Birthday Keller!!

Shauna....I amk finally getting around to closing Kate and Sophie's blog tonight and am sending invites. You forgot to leave me your e-mail address. If you still want to follow along...you can send me an e-mail to cdandersen@comcast.net

Have a great week!