Sunday, July 27, 2008

2 - The Independant Stage

Alex has been solidly in his "terrible twos" for months now - as are most toddlers (or at least all of mine have been) by about 15 months - but he is now officially TWO! He has an incredibly strong will and fearless spirit paired with a fantastic sense of humor and a gentle loving nature.

We celebrated with sweet rolls for breakfast with my parents, and then dinner, cake and ice cream with GR's parents after church. It was a fun, simple celebration that he throughly enjoyed!

Alex still isn't attending all of nursery at church, but today he attended more than he has all year, thanks to having Grandpa Art with him the entire time. I had hoped he would be attending on his own by his birthday, but it simply isn't in the cards, maybe by December?

But here are pictures from Alex's special day!





Alex blew out the candles, and picked up his fork and started "cutting the cake." He was a fantastic little helper, and helped me serve each piece of birthday cake to everyone at the table.



All Dressed up for Church



Today was Anna's first day at church. Don't you just love her little socks (made by Trumpette)? My brothers super sweet girlfriend Katy sent them for Anna and I
love them! Last week a little package from my Aunt arrived, a little bundle of mary jane socks made by the same company in a rainbow of pastel colors. Anna has been wearing a different pair every day!

Today is also Alex's birthday ... so more pictures to come our turning 2 celebration.