We know this won't be the case much longer so spent some family time at the Botanical Gardens last weekend. Ella & I got some 'girl time' getting our nails done and I took the kids to the Farm Friends event in Fayetteville this morning.
Our big boy had his 2 year checkup and weighed in at a healthy 28lbs & 34 inches tall...50% for both. Both of his ears are healthy and clear of any fluid. He has exceeded all of the 2 year markers and is our favorite little commentator. We have so much fun decoding his sentences, 'Mommy, Tweed licked face me'. He is incredibly inquisitive and wants to be in the know of every sight and sound that is going on around him. He's a great helper and is thoroughly disappointed when he hears a door open, dryer start, or toilet flush that he wasn't able to execute for you.
I didn't get a picture of it, but the remote control was a wand. Ella kept herself busy with multiple art projects friends brought and movies. She has been doing well at home and even got to go to school yesterday. I noticed she's smiling in every picture we took, but it wasn't always that way last week. Perhaps the funniest moment was when Ella was screaming and hollering and no one could console her and Miller said, "Ella... crabby". She just stopped and looked stunned and started laughing.
Some pictures from the party and look at all the help he got opening presents from his sister and cousins! Although he ended up having an ear infection that week, he had a great 2nd birthday with all the ice cream, cupcakes, family, and friends! Thanks to everyone that celebrated this boys birthday!
Our baby turns 2 today! We are so proud of our smart and thoughtful young man. These are pictures from his birthday party with friends and family at Chuck E. Cheese this weekend. He has been asking to go back. Tonight we get to see Grandpa & Grandma Sharon and celebrate again! Tomorrow he gets to celebrate with Grandpa Bob & Grandma Judy. More pictures to come.The 1st video was the beginning of the Pixar Parade. The kids were dancing while waiting for the floats and characters to come around. The 2nd video is the Nemo float. Our family totally loves Crush. He Rocks, Dude!
The kids loved Tinkerbell. She had the squeakiest little voice and not much taller than the kids. I think the funniest thing is to watch how each character has to autograph Ella's book. Pluto had to do it on his nose. Ella still talks about that.
This last one is a picture of the kids poking their heads out of a little hole in our booth the day we ate at Goofy's Kitchen. They would scream and hide when there was a character sighting. They got to meet Goofy, Pluto, Chip & Dale, Alice from Wonderland, & Baloo from Jungle Book. I thought the Mickey shaped waffles were a nice touch. 
