25 months

1 year, 1 month and a few days.. Michael has exploded with new words. He loves to COLOR COLOR COLOR and play with his toys. He'll sit and relax for a few moments at a time. He's a great guy and we are so blessed to have him.

Big Boy Bed

This weekend we took down Michael's crib and set up his toddler bed. He did great on night #1 (and great so far on night #2 KNOCK ON WOOD!)

Billings people, check out the bear on his pillow! He's named it "baby". Of course most of the stuffed animals in the house are named "baby" as well, but he insisted that Billings Baby be the one to hang in bed with him!

Corn Box

Today we found ourselves at a really cool pumpkin place. They had a giant homemade "sandbox" that was filled with dried corn! Michael would have been thrilled to spend the day in it.

2 years

Someone recently said that 2 year olds are cute for a reason. So that they will survive the terrible 2's. I've also heard that 3 is much worse than 2.

Michael turned 2 last Friday. He's a terrific kiddo. He's starting to be able to guide us to the things he wants. He loves trains and Mr. Pototo Head. He loves Ernie, Elmo and the Sesame St. gang.

We love you Mikey and can't wait to see what you do next!

A quick retrospective

Michael at 2 years old, 1 year old and 5 days old!

Michael's 2nd birthday

Train cake, compliments of Grammy Jean and Grammy Dino (we are still working on the word Grandpy so currently Michael calls them both Grammy!!)

Opening presents from Aunt Donna and Uncle Stephen.

Mmmmm.... cake.....

I can't believe its 2 years already! That guy sure has come along way!

The beginning of the birthday celebrations...

Did you know that if you take your child into Toys R Us near his birthday that they will give him a balloon AND a crown? And to top off a trip to the toy store (with balloons and crowns) our neighbor who owns a motorcycle brought the bike over for Michael to see... He was in heaven. I don't think any birthday party can top the day!