She's next...

As hard of a time as I am having realizing how my baby could be two, I am having an even harder time knowing my baby girl will be 5 in a month.  I just want to slow this whole process down!

TJ turns TWO!!!

I am still not sure how it happened but my baby is two now.  We decided to have a small party with just family this year (so please don't feel excluded).  

We had an angry bird cake.



Lit the candle to celebrate our little man

Sang happy birthday which delighted the birthday boy and made him shy



Blew out the candle with a little help from me and his sister




Destroyed the cupcake



Opened presents




He has really generous loved ones




But above all, we got to spend it with our family.  There is no better way to celebrate my adorable two year old boy.

Little Fish

Libby had her first swimming lesson on Monday.  She did great job even though her classmates were a lot younger than her.  She jumped in and tried everything the teacher asked of her.  That's all a person can ask for on her first class!

School: TJ's moving up!

TJ just moved to the 2 year old room last week.  He's always had a bag to carry his stuff in but we decided it was time for an actual back pack (mostly because the bag seemed so babyish to me).  I was not prepared for how grown up he would look with it though.  Made me proud, happy, and sad all in one breath.



(Yes, those are his jammies...we seem to live in our PJ's here)

Crafty

I recently decided that we needed to rethink how our craft/art supplies were stored.  The kids NEVER played with them and the table always seemed to be so full of stuff they didn't have anywhere to "work".  So we bought another bucket storage system (LOVE THESE) and now they kids can see everything and have doing something daily (at least) at their craft/art table - especially while I make dinner or lunch.  It has been absolutely wonderful.  I love watching their eyes light up as they create something new!!

Wanted: Dog

My son loves animals.  Mostly to torment them but he just loves to be around them.  I can't wait to get them a dog in a few years (I wish sooner!)

Anna's 2!

I can't believe how quickly these kids are growing up!  Anna (aka Anna Banana), my sister's youngest, turned 2 yesterday.  She is the most amazing, smart little girl.  Pretty darn cute too!  Happy Birthday Anna!  Hope you had fun with your Elmo themed party!  You sure looked like you were having a blast!