How to Throw a Birthday for a Two-Year-Old - Cupcakes & Cashmere

Sloan Turns Two

Moving into the "not so terrible" phase.

Author:: Emily
Publish date:: Feb 6, 2017

Jungle-inspired balloons

And just like that, Sloan is 2. This past year she transformed from a timid baby into an inquisitive, bright, silly little girl. She brings so much joy into our lives, and with it a new perspective—one that makes me feel more present and connected in everything I do. We spent the weekend with family and friends, reminiscing about her various hair styles (particularly the Don Draper stage and later the Kate Gosselin-inspired 'do), love of counting, obsession with 'The Lion King' (which served as the theme for her party), and enthusiasm for any kind of snack. We're so lucky to have such a happy, healthy girl and I can't wait to see the wonderful things this year will bring.

Outfit #1 (until Sloan deemed her tutu uncomfortable)

A sleepy girl + the most incredibly supportive and loving aunties

My mom's incredible cake with fondant paw prints, leaves, and a baby Simba topper

Blowing out her candle

Outfit #2: A pretty pink dress I bought for Sloan while we were in Paris

She insists on recreating 'The Lion King' opening scene multiple times a day with G

Related Stories

sloan

I'm thrilled to announce the arrival of our baby girl, Sloan Fuller! I didn't know the heart could expand to new areas of love and sentiment so quickly, but this little girl has opened an untapped area of emotions that I can't adequately express in words. The past few days have ...read more

By Emily
Feb 9, 2015

big girl bed opener

There have been plenty of moments in Sloan's life that have been emotional to witness as her parent. Some of them have been rather predictable—the first time she smiled (at 5 a.m. after a long, sleepless night), her first wobbly steps, and when we dropped her off at pre-school. ...read more

By Emily
Oct 2, 2017

birthstory

Since I've shared some of the other bigger moments in my life on the blog, I'd love to tell you about Sloan's birth story.On February 4th, four days before my due date, I woke up feeling a little different. My regular cramps and aches were certainly still present, but I had a new ...read more

By Emily
Mar 9, 2015

sloan, 18 months (hero).jpg

I hate how cliché this sounds, but I truly can't believe I have a one-and-a-half year old. One of my friends just recently gave birth and I couldn't even remember that Sloan had been that small (and he was four pounds more than she'd been). Here are some of my favorite moments ...read more

By Emily
Aug 8, 2016