Wednesday, August 14, 2013

My big 2 year old!


Mikey turned 2 on July 25th.  I cannot believe that he is already 2.  Wow, time seriously flies by.  We kind of celebrated his birthday a couple of different times.  Since his birthday fell on a day that we were at camp we wanted to give him his own cake and presents before we left.  So we celebrated the Saturday before we left.  We also did a little celebrating at camp.  Honestly he didn't care what day we celebrated.  He was just happy to open a few presents and eat a little cake.  About a week after camp I took him in to the doctor for his check-up. He weighs 33.4lbs- 95%.  And he is 35.5 inches- 90%.  He is not a small boy at all!  He is my big, sturdy boy for sure!

Here are some things about Mikey that I just love:

-Loves his sippy cup.  Can be seen with one at almost all times!
-Can eat like a horse or be REALLY picky
Isn't he so handsome!  I'm sure that I will be be beating the girls away with a stick :)
-Loves Cars, Wreck it Ralph, and Rio
-Really acts like wreck it ralph sometimes, he loves wrecking things
-Has the cutest laugh
-Is the HAPPIEST boy
-Favorite color to say is "bu" (blue)
-But when he colors on paper he always chooses yellow
-Is starting to throw some really good throw-myself-on-the-ground fits
-Is a tough little guy but also cuddles with me often-which I just LOVE
-LOVES to be outside
-likes to do animal noises
-Runs, Runs, Runs!  When I tell him to walk and not run, like at the swimming pool, he walks really slowly
-He likes to take his time with things, eating his meals or snack or walking from the car to the front door
-Loves his sister and follows her and does pretty much whatever she does
-Has been taking his time with talking.  We used to call him the "one-syllable man" because he would say the first syllable of everything.  Like "ma", "da", "pa", "ba", "na", "shu", etc. Now he is saying lots more.  Some of his favorite words are "caws" (cars), "mommy," "nose," "No" (Noelle), "wa-er" (water) and "hi".  I guess at this age he is supposed to be putting two words together and he hasn't done that much so the doctor wants to see him again at 2 1/2 just to make sure he is on track.  I'm not too worried though.  He's a smart little boy it just seems he likes to take his time and do things when he wants.

This picture was taken by my friend as part of a father's day present

Mikey is the happiest boy ever and I just am so grateful I get to be his mommy.  He makes my days brighter and he keeps me on my toes at all times.  Despite his love of wrecking and his toughness as a big sturdy boy he is very sweet and caring.  He's quick to say "saw-ee" (sorry) and is pretty good at sharing (after a little coaxing from me).  He loves to learn and experience everything around him.  Because this boy is so happy it is very hard to be unhappy around him.  I'm so grateful for that.  This happy disposition of his is very contagious to everyone he meets.  Oh how I love my Mikey so much and am grateful for the joy that he is in my life!

This boy loves his big sister!  They have so much fun together. 
The first movie he went to see in theaters- The Croods- at the dollar movie :)  He did great!  Since then he has seen Rio and Puss in Boots (both were movies shown for a summer movie club)
Mikey can be so silly at times and just puts a smile on everyone's face.  Noelle is constantly encouraging his silliness!
Another silly moment at the cheesecake factory

He doesn't love ice cream or cake much but apparently he really enjoyed his cheesecake!

He got this awesome push trike early for his birthday.  He loves it!  
He had a very fun birthday and was very spoiled!
Noelle gave him Mater for his birthday.  He loved it so much he thought he would give Mater kisses


Taylor and Zach gave Mikey these Wreck it Ralph hands.  They're pretty awesome and he loves them!





I made this Wreck it Ralph cake for Mikey's birthday.  I just made a chocolate cake from a box with cream cheese frosting.  And then I made the fondant and dyed it myself.  And then cut out the little squares.  I actually found a little piece from a game that acted as a little fondant cutter for the squares.  It worked perfectly!  There were about 211 little squares I think.  It wasn't too much work just took a little time.  But I love how it turned out and Mikey seemed to like it too!


LOVE my big boy!

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