My Little Man's 2 years old!!

I can't believe that we have a 2 year old! Time sure does fly. I feel like we just brought him home, until he starts telling me to "Stop it" and runs around in circles naked trying to get away from me. But anyway, still doesn't seem like he should be that old. He's quiet the little character, his personality is so much fun. I think he's got Momma's wild side to him and his Dad's ability to tune me out. We are just amazed everyday at the things he says and comes up with. It's so much fun!

For his birthday yesterday we hung out in the morning and for lunch he wanted to go to "Donald's" (aka McDonald's). Then we came home and took a nap and woke up to go to his big party. We had it at a place called "House of Bounce" which is a play area for kids that has all inflatable bouncy things. He had his friends from school and relatives there. It worked out perfectly. Of course, the theme was "Cars". From now on, parties will be held at places like this......the kids just love it and so do the parents (less to clean up before and after)! The party ended at 6pm and we came home to open of course, more presents. He was wild up until he went to bed! Here are some pictures from his big day:

This is so much fun!!

Happy Birthday, to me!!

They are all singing for me!
(this was so cute, he was singing along)

Yes, I get to eat cake and ice cream too!!
(mom found an egg-less cake recipe-thanks Lisa-and ice cream)

Present time!!

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Hangin' out with my buddy, you might know him, Buzz Lightyear

Mommy at 36 weeks! 3 more weeks until I am a big brother!!

Me and cousin Katie at brunch (table for 2)

Of course, I am a gentleman and help the ladies out of the vehicle

Uncle Jamie and Angie are here!

Jamie and Angie came to visit us Thursday night- Sunday. We went up to Boulder to a few micro breweries (humm, must be nice to have a DD), and how weird is it that their absolute favorite was called "Avery Brewery"! Must be a sign ;) Joel, Angie and Jamie attended the Great American Beer Festival downtown on Saturday night, I can't wait to go next year!!! Sunday we had brunch at Tom and Mitch's house before they left. We had a great time!

Opening birthday presents from Jamie and Angie

At the Avery Brewery

Loungin' on the couch

At Tom & Mitch's for brunch

Monkey Business

Too Tired!!

Avery's room

Brayden's Room

Our House-Inside

Powder Room

Dinning Room

Entry Way

Upstairs balcony

Kid's bathroom

Our House-Inside

Kitchen

Our House

Here are some pictures of the outside of the house.....

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I really like to color, mom says "paper only" but I failed to listen.....

But these colors look so good on me, Mom!

At the Wildlife Experience

Opening up Auntie's present- Red the firetruck from "CARS".

Auntie Jenica's here!!

My sister flew in for work this week and was able to spend Wed-Monday morning with us. We has such a great time. We went to a Pumpkin Patch (which took 3 hrs of driving to finally find - long story), and we took Brayden to the Wildlife Experience (loved!!) but mostly just got to spend time together. Also, on Wednesday night my friend Ginny from Minneapolis also came to stay with us for the night. And earlier that week our friend Dustin, also from MPL, came to town for work. Lots of visitors and lots of fun! Here are some pictures from the last couple weeks:

Wow, a guitar!!

Finally, at the Pumpkin Patch!

So many to choose from.....

"Look at Me"

Brayden's new favorite sayings are....."Look at Me", "Stop it" (not liking that one so much), "UhpyDuhpy", and basically is repeating every word we say.....need to be extra careful! He's growing up so fast. This week at school we also had a a huge break-through. Every time I would leave Brayden at school he'd get really clingy and cry a little when I would go and when I would come and get him he was having so much fun he didn't want to leave. So I knew it wasn't that he didn't like it. This week, Miss Rachel took him to the swings and he said "Bye Momma! Momma be back"! I was so proud. She says he's really blossomed this week in school by being more outgoing, helping his friends and participating. Our little man, growing up so fast.

Not too many pictures this week but here are a few:

"Look at Me!"......gotcha Mom!

Helping Mom water the plants

Mom's getting bigger, 34 Wks!

"UhpyDuhpy"

Thomas the Train!!!

Friday morning Brayden and I went out to Golden to the Colorado Train Museum to see Thomas the Train. Wow, all he could talk about on the way out was Thomas.......Mommy got lost, low on gas, and a wreck trying to get to our 8:30 train departure.........we were late. Mommy was in tears thinking she was late and that her little boy wouldn't get to ride Thomas (sold out all weekend) but the ticket handler at will call must have known that I was on the edge and he put us on the 9:15 train (THANK YOU!!!). We had a great time. Brayden was in heaven seeing all the trains. There was a firetruck that he got to sit in and a petting zoo (a "mean goat" head butted Brayden right into the poop, it was lovely). Sorry no pictures of that one.

Can't stop looking at the train...

Thomas!!

Me and Lego sculpture of Thomas

Wow, these trains are huge!!

Future Mr. October in the Fireman's Calendar???

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Kim and baby Teya came over the other day. Brayden just loves her.....he was calling her Sweetie. Very Cute!!

Hey, just playing in the sand.