Birthday Extravaganza

We had to start the festivities by making the dessert. Mae and Tuck both were so anxious to lick the spoon that they couldn't take turns....I for one cannot wait to pull this photo out in about 10 years and remind them just how much they love each other.
When we asked Tucker what he wanted for his special birthday dinner, he said, "MEAT!" Jeremy translated that into Ribs, which Tucker loves. He was so excited when I brought out in a huge tray of MEAT! I think both of them are pretty delighted!
He tried to snake some during the prayer...I know, I wasn't being reverent either, but it was so funny, he very carefully watched Jeremy until his eyes were closed, and then made his move.
Thanks to some help from Maeli, the full menu was Ribs, "Corn from outside" aka our garden, star biscuits with honey butter, and stuffed little "tapatoes" with pink juice to drink.

Jeremy had been giving Riker little bits of rib meat, and finally gave in and just gave the kid a bone to gnaw on...manna from heaven! Riker was thinking he was a pretty tough guy!
Maeli, who loves ribs, but prefers to not involve the bone, also devoured dinner!
Tuck loved it, but he wanted to make sure that he was doing everything just like Dad...Dad got cut out of this photo because he really LOVES ribs and had a very messy, albeit cute, face.
We didn't have cake on Tuck's actual birthday because he was having friends over on Saturday for a little party, so he got to blow out the candles on some chocolate rice krispie treats.

Dad then turned said treats into a monster truck!
Maeli and Tuck got to help in their own special way
After baths, Tuck opened presents from the Grandmas...he was so excited about his new books and new train!
For the friend party, our monster truck needed some terrain to drive on, that was my job!
While Dad put some finishing touches on the truck itself...awesome!
Tuck thought it was great, and loved having everyone sing to him!
As well as looking good, it seems that it must have tasted alright too. Jeremy was very impressed with his quality of workmanship as the truck stood upright even after 2 of its 4 doughnut wheels had been snaked by kids.
Pin the badge on Woody went way better than I thought it would...everyone who wanted to try was able to get their self-decorated badge on the poster, some were even really close to spot on! Everyone waited their turn and seemed to really like it.
Tuck got some great Trucks (by far his favorite kind of toy) and a pair of REAL buzz Lightyear wings. He's one Happy Camper. Thanks to everyone who helped our sweetie turn 2!