Chase's birthday party.

Here's a list of things that you may not find interesting, but I want to remember about the night:

-Elmo cupcakes I made were a hit (way easier than a cake)...but why does Elmo have to be red? Red frosting does in fact, stain everything!
-Hawaiian Haystacks (one of Chase's favorites) were yummy even though an hour before serving dinner, I realized I'd forgotten to even start the rice cooking. Oops! But the backup minute rice that Aaron so kindly picked up from the store on the way home from work was not needed...yay for a speedy rice cooker.
-The two gifts Chase received (play food and tap n' turn bench) were much appreciated and loved. Thanks Grandma(s) and Grandpa(s)! Aaron and I were glad we kept the gifts to a minimum this year. A 2 year old only needs 2 gifts.
-Spencer didn't want to give Chase a kiss on the cheek...even though we always get a sibling picture taken that way. Spencer says that five year olds don't kiss baby BOY brothers.
-We were happy to have Luke and Johnny (our neighbors) join us for the cupcakes!
-Chase was afraid of the table set up and would only sit next to the table if he was on my lap.
-Leda still doesn't understand that the world doesn't revolve around her and that Chase's gifts were for HIM and not HER.