Birthday #2

Between a surprise guest and toys galore, Claire had a fantastic 2nd birthday party with the family. Her real birthday is September 29 but we kicked off the festivities early this year. We could not have pulled a fraction of this off without all our family near and far helping out. Claire was over the moon all evening.

Right after we got out to the Gold Canyon house (Gordon & Carol's new place) Claire opened presents. We were all gathered around and then all of the sudden the front door opens and in walks her Uncle Bill from Seattle. SURPRISE! He wasn't supposed to be here this weekend due to work circumstances but he managed to switch things around and fly in for one night of partying. No one knew anything so talk about a shock. All 6 Cox siblings together for the first time in 9 years! We have had several gatherings where 5 of them have been together but never all 6 until Friday. What a night! There are about 100 more pics and videos and when I get them all I will post more. We had about 3 cameras capturing the moments all night. For now I will leave you with our group shot and Claire getting excited over her Little Einstein's birthday cake! She LOVES Rocket!!

top row: Tia (Carla), Uncle Tom, family friend Gina, Mom & Claire, Uncle Gordon, Daddy, Uncle Ken (or just call him Ozzy with the new do). bottom row: Uncle Bill, Aunt Carolyn and of course Cristy the family pup!