Happy Birthday Michael!

Michael's 2nd Birthday!

As you can see he loves his hammer (and all of his other new tools from his Grandma and Grandpa).
I don't think he knew what to think about everyone singing to him though....

Sitting on Papa Mike's lap checking out the bag of tools

Playing with Grandma Susie

Who knew a rake could be SO exciting? Aunt Kathleen really struck gold with this present. He immediately proceeded to raking all his cars into a neat little pile :)

My first attempt at crafty birthday cakes! Michael knew what they were so I guess that means they were a success!!!!

They have been slowing eating everything off of the cakes since the party, which is extra fun that we get to enjoy them longer than just one night!

This summer!

We went to Wheeler Farm with some friends and saw all the animals. It was a lot of fun. Brian said one of the roosters looked like it was from Africa because of it's feathers. It was hilarious looking! I couldn't get a good picture of that rooster (darn)!

Michael playing in the little tree house (for some reason I think that was one of his favorite things at Wheeler farm).

Michael riding on Daddy's shoulders by the duck and geese pond.

Michael making friends with the bunnies :)

The Touch a Truck Festival

Michael LOVED (let me say it again LOVED) this. The kids get to touch, drive, and push buttons in all fo the different trucks they had. His favorite was this buldozer, we had to visit it a few times. Great Grandma came with us!

Michael is driving this little skid steer/buldozer thing and having a ball!

Standing on top of one of the fire engines you can see some of the other trucks here. Michael is wearing Mommy's sunglasses (I forgot his...opps!).

Michael driving the fire truck, as you can see, this makes him a very happy boy! I think my sunglasses are a bit big for him, don't you?

This is Michael in his new PJ's from Grandma Susie reading his bedtime story.

Last, but not least, Brian and I (along with my Aunt Kathleen, and good friend Jenn) competed in the corporate games for our company. Our sport was Go Karting, don't we look cute?!?!?!

Michael & the Pets

Sorry for the long dry spell with no posts! Life has been crazy with selling our house and moving into our new place (thanks Mom & Dad), while we build a new house.

Here are some funny videos of Michael with our pets (at the old house). He is so sweet with our animals. A real animal lover!

Michael and Sophie seem to have a really good time with the hose! Ever since we took Sophie to Powell with the family she has been a water dog!

Michael and Tootles are funny too. Tootles will put up with all sort of squishing (loving) from Michael. Michael has also taken to saying his name silly (like in the video). Thought I would take a video of it while it lasted!

Spring!

Michael and Brian built his bike last night and I think using the tools may have been the best part for Michael. He was so excited he ran around saying: "tools, wheels, bite (bike), hammer" over and over again. I think he almost drove Brian crazy picking up all the tools and hanging off of him the whole time he tried to build it :) It was adorable!

Next came riding the bike. He can't quite reach the pedals, but that did not stop him from racing around on his new bike.

So Daddy decided to fix it with blocks! He taped them to the bottom of Michael's shoes. It was hilarious, I couldn't stop laughing at Michael trying to walk on the blocks. He thought it was funny for a minute, then he didn't like it so much anymore.

This morning he asked to put his "hat" on and then wanted to watch Bob the Builder. Funny boy, he must build, ride, and do every little boy activity he can think of.....all at the same time!

Just wanted to show you Sophie really quick too. She is growing like a weed! She is a sweet dog, and tries really hard to obey commands. She is still a puppy though, and some days I would like to send her for a vacation away from home!

Stands above Brian's knee now! Crazy!!!

Winter

So I posted these pictures backwards, and I am too lazy to change them! I wanted to show you how much Michael and Sophie had changed since Christmas. Instead you will see them go from big to small!

Winter isn't our favorite time of year. This year sure has been a ride though! Here are some pictures of family fun since Christmas.

Michael and Sophie LOVE Brian! When Daddy comes home everyone is happier :)

Sophie up on the hill checking out our half dead tree :(

Brian got a generator in camouflage...yes we paid extra for that!

Hop on Pop!

This picture was taken the first of January....they sure change fast in a month don't they?

Michael is always watching and copying us! He knew exactly what to do with my scarf when he got a hold of it.

This is Michael and Sophie getting acquainted in the bathroom (sorry about the toilet) She was much smaller here. Now when they play Sophie almost knocks Tootles out with her huge paws if she gets too close!

Last, I loaded a video of Michael and Sophie playing. Brian encouraged Sophie when she was running around Michael's high chair chasing her leash, so now she loves that game. Michael also thought it was fun, so he is turning around in circles mimicking the dog!

Christmas

For Christmas we got a puppy! Her name is Sophie, and Michael adores her!Michael also got a few other presents :)

He also has a new favorite word, "puppy"!

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!