I realize this has been a long time coming but I'm finally able to upload the pictures from Izzy's birthday extravaganza. Her birthday was on a Wednesday this year so we had her birthday party on the Sunday before and then a family dinner on her actual birthday. She was very excited to be the big birthday girl!!!

Mommy and I zoning out in front of the t.v.


Helping mommy bake my birthday cupcakes.

What does an apprentice baker wear under her apron? Why a pull-up and a feather boa belt of course!
One of Izzy's favorite shows is "Bob the Builder" so I made her a "Scoop" cake. Scoop is the backhoe character on the show. I think it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself.





Guarding the goodie bags.
Izzy's birthday party was held at The Little Gym where she attends her tumbling classes. They did a great job organizing all the activities, the cupcakes and presents. The best part besides Izzy sheer joy? Not having to clean up after the party! Wheeeeee!

Getting my special birthday stamps.

Having a ball! (These are the jokes, people!)

Baby brother lookin' dapper.

On a roll! (Thank you! I'll be here all week!)

The air track is not too bouncy right now...

Special birthday hugs from my pal, Pepper.

Spiderwoman!

Jumping with my buddy, Hollis.

Hopping on spots with Alyssa and Allie.

Trying to wrangle all the kids for a picture. Dude, it was like herding cats!

Okay, everyone here? Say, cheeeeeeezzze!

Riding a giant donut! Awesome! (Sorry this picture uploaded weird!)

Happy birthday to meeeeee!

Mmmmm, frosting!

I licked all the frosting off this cupcake, Nico, but the rest is yours if you want it!
Time to open presents!!!



Thank you for my presents hug!


Sorry we caught you unawares, Nico, but you gotta get used to the constant picture-taking. Us Ortega babies are very photogenic!


Sporting my fancy new beanie from
Be Wee.
Second birthday party...

Whoa, this present is bigger than me!

A kitchen?! Awesome! Does it come with a house?

Opening my present from Aunt Lisa and Uncle Josh. Thank you!

Food for my kitchen!

Grandpapapi and Nico watching the present-opening.





Daddy's pretty fly for a white guy ;)

Karaoke at my house with my new Cinderella boom box!
Scoop cake, take two!





Any last words there, Scoop?


Mmmm, Scoop cake :)

Nana at the mic!

Wanna have Thanksgiving at our house this year? I'm on it!