Happy 2nd Birthday Andrew!

Today is Andrew's 2nd birthday! Where has the time gone? I just can't hardly even believe that a short 2 years ago I had this sweet, angelic little baby, and now -- he is all BOY! He definitely has a mind of his own! He is still sweet & cuddly, but wants things done his way, and now! I'm enjoying (almost) every minute of it! (j/k -- I could do without the meltdowns when I give him -for example - water instead of juice -- but I wouldn't give it up for the world!).

His birthday celebration started last nigh at Mike's parents house. They watched him for me yesterday so I could go to a bridal shower, and we stayed for dinner and cake & ice cream. He had a great day yesterday hanging out with them!

Then, I was home with him today & it was such a treat. We went to a special breakfast at Egg Harbor in Geneva where he indulged himself with cinnamon roll french toast, bacon, and strawberry-orange juice. From there we headed back out to Cosley Zoo, and again, the highlight was the train! We came home, had a light lunch, then he went down for a nice long nap! During his nap, I attempted to bake him a birthday cake -- somehow, I completely ruined it (still not quite sure!)! So, plan B -- he woke up from his nap & we headed to Dairy Queen for an ice cream cake! We came home & it was hot as could be, so I set up his pool at the end of his slide on his swingset & he played there for at least an hour before my mom, Ron, Laurie & Liam came over to join us for some pizza & cake. Liam and Andrew played in that pool & on the swings for another hour at least! Mike & I got Andrew the coolest Radio Flyer flip trike which is a tricycle & a big wheel all in one! He absolutely loves it! It was a perfect day! Only a couple minor melt downs, but I just sprayed Holly with some water to snap him out of it! We have his birthday party this Sunday & I'm sure it will be just as fun!