Colin turns 2!

2009...

2011

Singing Happy Birthday

Our little family (Colin really wanted cake!)

Colin opening gifts with his friend Grant. Colin will still open things one little piece of paper at a time and lay them down on the ground.

Addy "helping" open legos from Grandpa Danny and Grandma Angie

LOTS of balloons!

A new favorite activity! Rides on Grandpa!

Opening...slowly....

This is so much fun!

Oooo! Grandma and Grandpa got Colin a flashlight- just like on Kipper!

This great frog chair is from Grandpa Danny and Grandma Angie too! Thanks so much!

Hanging out with Grandpa and watching Kipper

I love books!

Snacking with all his "tools"- his cup and a stuffed toy

No crib anymore! :(

I can't believe it- my baby is 2 already! How on earth did that happen!? Our little baby is now a stout little boy. His 2 year appointment was no surprise- still above the 95th percentile in all areas. He weighs 34 pounds and is 37 1/2 inches tall! He's now in his toddler bed and did pretty well transitioning from the crib. He does wake up a little earlier- 5 am! But, we are greeted with a cheerful little boy in the morning knocking on our door. He comes along with his favorite things- his giraffe and books! All of his favorites start with "B"- books, balloons and balls. He also loves playing outside and drawing. Of course, he has his "terrible two" moments, often still in the form of pinching, hitting or pushing. But he is also very sweet, coming up behind us and giving us hugs and giving out plenty of kisses!

We were blessed this year with visits from Grandma and Grandpa Crowder and Aunt Andrea, Uncle Ryan and cousins Bella and Addison to help celebrate Colin's birthday! On Colin's actual birthday we just had a family dinner at home with Grandma and Grandpa. Unfortunately, Colin didn't get to sample any of his angel food cake we made for him- he wouldn't eat his dinner like we told him to! (We're such mean parents! Haha!) But, he tried it the next night and he didn't like the texture! Oh well. We had a party on Saturday once everyone else was here and also some friends from church who have 3 boys Colin loves to play with. All the kids had a lot of fun playing. Colin loved his gifts and has had so much fun playing with them all! Thanks, everyone for your generosity! We loved having everyone in town to help us celebrate!