Bennett is 2!

Bennett had such a great 2nd birthday party. We had beautiful weather to celebrate his special day. I am so thankful for the little boy that Bennett is becoming.

Bennett has finally given up his morning nap and is getting used to sleeping longer in the afternoons. He will usually sleep between 2 and 3 hours each day and then 12 at night. He still wants to be in bed by 7pm and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

Bennett is a great eater! He isn't a huge fan of meat, but loves fruits and veggies. I would say that his favorite foods right now are bananas, cheese, green beans, oickles, baby carrots, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, and of course, sweets! This kid has such a sweet tooth, it is strange because Ethan doesn't really care about sweets, but Bennett would live on him if we allowed it.

Bennett is saying an uncountable number of words and has started to put together some short sentences. For example, "Want one too!" "Thank you mama." are ones that he has said just recently.

Bennett was exited from his private physical therapy and the therapy that he was getting from the AEA! Both parties thought that now that he is walking he will quickly learn the rest of his gross motor skills on his own. It has been so nice to have a break from all of those appointments!
He still is a little wobbly on his feet, but is trying so many new tricks. He is climbing, running, and attempting to jump every single day. It is hard for me to believe that just 5 short months ago he had just begun to take his first steps!

Bennett shows a tiny amount of interest in potty training, but we aren't going to push anything. He will tell us when he goes poop and oftentimes tells us right after he has peed, but I've never been able to catch him doing it and put him on the potty. He likes to practice sitting on the potty, and when he is in the bath he acts like he is going to pee like Ethan by standing up and putting his finger on his penis to "hold it down". Very cute!

Bennett definetly has a 2 year old attitude! He knows what he wants and insists that he gets it. And he still continues to be the LOUDEST child I have ever met! He really does not have an "inside voice"!

Below are some pictures from his party:

Cousins Gabbie and Paxton
My pictures are not in order! This is the day after his birthday. We had to go feed the ducks in honor of his birthday, and besides, he got a loaf of bread to share with them at his party!


Bennett had a duck themed birthday party. My friend has a business on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NoPaparazziPlease and she made this adorable duck t-shirt as a birthday gift for Bennett.
Here is the cake! I was SO STRESSED about how it was going to turn out, but I loved how it ended up. Target made the base and Adam and I made the duck.





Thank you God for Bennett and all that he brings to our family. Continue to remind me that he is in your hands. You love him far more than I can even imagine and you have wonderful plans for his life. Continue to guide Adam and I as we raise our two fabulous sons.

Ethan's 3rd Birthday Party

I am embarrassed that it has been almost 2 months past Ethan's birthday party and I am now just posting about it, but better late than never, I guess.

Ethan's party was a lot of fun. He is really into dump trucks, diggers, dozers, cemet mixers, etc. So we went with a construction theme. The cups for the kids were traffic cones and the cake was dirt cake in the back of the dump truck Ethan got from Grandma and Grandpa Smith for Christmas last year. It turned out great!

We had a pinata made of steele, I swear! The kids had an impossible time even making a dent, we had to have Austin, my oldest nephew lend a helping hand.

Owen giving it a try.

He means business...look at that face!:)
Kez, can you do it?

Surely Bennett will succeed...

I think one of the adults finally "accidentally" ripped a hole in the back to make some progress.

Ethan got a lot of really nice gifts at his party.

Gabbie-Girl

The cake

Make a wish!

Worm balloons are a hit!

My 30th Birthday

I turned 30 on May 23rd. Not too excited about getting older however, I had a PERFECT 30th birthday. Adam asked me if I wanted to have a party at our house, he said that if we had a party we would have to clean and make food and such- was that REALLY what we wanted to do?? :) He said that he really just wanted to see me leave and enjoy myself doing something fun. I decided to go to the outlet mall in Williamsburg with my mom and sisters. Adam would watch our niece, Keziah, and our boys, so that we could have a carefree day.

Have I told you lately how wonderful my husband is? He had an exhausting, LONNGGG day with the boys and Kez, and didn't complain a bit. In fact, he said, don't bother calling to check in because I won't answer! What a sweety. He took pictures to document the day...they had a lot of fun too!

Lunch with the stooges.

Kez bein' a ham.

Still doing the squinty- grin smile :)

Supper...notice Bennett's beautiful smile. :)

Thank you so much honey, for allowing me to take off and enjoy my 30th birthday. You helped make it really special and relaxing. I had fun spending my birthday money (and a little more!:).
Thank you mom, Erin, and Jamie for spending my special day with me!!

Happy 28th Birthday Daddy!

Adam turned 28 years old yesterday. I love you so much sweetheart. Thank you for all you do as a husband and daddy. You are the best!!




P.S. Thank you Leia for the yummy cupcakes you made for my hubby! They were delicious!

Ethan's 2nd Birthday Party

Ethan had a great 2nd birthday party. We had to do a Blues Clues theme, of course. Here are Ethan and I the morning of his party.

Ethan loved blowing on the party favor whistles. He had to blow with all of his might! He slobbered on almost all of the favors before the guests had even arrived. We also had Blues Clues tatoos!
Ethan got many great gifts. He loves all of his new puzzles, his pretend food, bubble mower, chair, and red tricycle that Grandma and Grandpa Smith got him.
This is Ethan's friend Arabella. She and her family were able to come and enjoy the party.

Everyone enjoying supper together.

Ethan's Aunt Erin made his birthday cake. She did an excellent job! Ethan said it was,

"Deeeee-lish!"

A little nervous when everyone sang to him.I can't believe my baby is 2 years old. I can't wait to see what the next year will bring.