Happy Birthday Bubba!

We can't believe that you are already two years old. The time has really flown by. Your daddy and I are so proud and happy to have you as our son. You make us laugh every day at the funny new things you come up with. You sure L O V E your pacifier and "bankie" right now, and will seriously beg for them. In order to keep your blanket with you while eating, you normally put it right on top of your head and eat meals like this. (it is a small 12x12 square soft blanket piece) You are OBSESSED with trains and basically anything that is a ball, car, truck, or plane. You love to tease your sister by taking something and then running around the room with a huge grin on your face, while she chases you to retrieve it. You hate to walk down the stairs all by yourself and will stand at the top and cry until I come to get you. Normally you are holding your blanket, toy stuffed lion, and a few cars in your hands and will proceed to hand them on over to me. After emptying your arms, you get a big grin on your face and reach your hands out to me so I can carry you down the stairs. You love it when I carry you like a backpack. You also love your daddy so much. You constantly ask me all day long "Where daddy go?" and I always repeat "he's at work." Normally you will then reply "oh..work" and nod your head like you suddenly remembered this. When daddy gets home you are the first to run to the daddy and yell "Daddy" with the biggest grin on your face. You always seem to reserve your biggest smiles and laughter for him. Some of the things you enjoy doing with daddy are rough-house, work outside, throw balls, drive cars all over the house, play horsey, and be thrown around. You are talking so much more now. You refuse to call Maddie by her real name and will only refer to her as "Sisee" no matter what I try to teach you. Some of your favorite phrases/words include: Hold you (hold me), Hi daddy, I sorry, afiee (pacifier), what dat?, I no know (I don't know), dere it is, ere going? You are already a pro at saying plane, train, car, tractor, helicoptor, ball, and boat of course! Even though you are a bit of a wild man and love to have a good time running around, you also have a tender side and love to have mom pick you up and hold you.

We sure love you and couldn't imagine our family without you in it!!