A Very Caterpillar Party

Last weekend, we celebrated our sweet Beckett turning the big TWO!  And what better way to celebrate than A Very Hungry Caterpillar party full of bounce houses?  Yes, I can sense the irony in having A Very Hungry Caterpillar party for a child who has been on and off a feeding tube, but it does fit him so perfectly. He is our ever-so-cute caterpillar inching along strong and steady and ready to fulfill God's big plans for his life. He may not be able to eat the wonderful, colorful variety of food that the little caterpillar eats, but he does love his Chex and puffs! And he eats until he is completely stuffed full of them. He is a bright and cheery little boy, and I love the bright colors of this infamous Eric Carl book.  So in keeping with our book themes, (last year was A Very Seussy Birthday) we decided on The Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday party.

This year, in attempts to keep things "simple," I made my own cupcakes from some pictures I found online.  And it was exciting that this year we were able to offer Beckett some birthday cake!  He still eats primarily pureed baby foods and crunchy cereals, but it was fun to get to let him eat some cake.  Of course, he did not actually want the cake, and instead insisted on his Chex, puffs, and "golly golly" (baby food).  He really enjoyed it when everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to him, and --are you ready for this?--he even blew out his own candle!  He was so proud.  We practice with a pretend cake every week in therepy where he blows out the light up candle and it actually goes out.  So he was ready for this!  He even clapped for himself!

 

Not too sure what to think...

 



Oh, Okay, my candle is lit...this could be fun!

Yay! Everyone is singing for me!

 

I think I will stick with my crunchies...

 

Big brother really enjoyed being his helper and opening presents!

 

At one point, we had a little "too much" birthday! :)

 

A good time was had by all! 

 

Beckett had a wonderful time at his party, and we are so proud of him.  He is absolutely an amazing blessing to our family!  Happy Birthday to Beckett!

 

You've Come A Long Way Baby!