47 Spectacular Second Birthday Party Ideas

When photographer Gus Dizon and his wife found out their adopted son was on his way, their good friend Hilary Freeman of The Sugar Studio immediately started planning his birthday party. Inspired by the birthday boy's dad's love of race cars and the parents' actual race to the hospital, Hilary came up with a speedy theme.

Her vision included a "pit crew" play area, a race car decorating station, a license plate welcome sign, and even a parking area for strollers. See how she pulled off this celebratory birthday without any bumps in the road.