More Birthday Fun

My favorite place to read in the basement.

Waiting to open presents, because Daddy was in a meeting.

This weekend Grandpa Buck and Grandma Sara came up to see me and my parents. I could hardly wait for them to get here. I asked all week long when they were coming. Mommy told me they were coming on Friday. I woke up at 5:00 am on Friday morning. When Mommy came in the room I told her it was Friday and asked if Buck was here yet. Mommy tired to get me to fall back asleep but I won't so we got up and got an early start on cleaning the house. Daddy got up at the normal time. After my nap that afternoon we played outside until Grandpa and Grandma arrived. Mommy and I were chopping up the snow banks. I got to open my presents, I got lots of summer clothes and some more Play-Dough. That night Mommy made pizza and we watched Cars while we ate our pizza. After the pizza was eaten then it was on to cake.

Saturday, we got up and let Mommy sleep for a while. When she came down we made waffles and bacon it was so yummy. After breakfast we headed to Beaver Dam to look at tables for the kitchen. I took a good nap and when I got up we went outside to play again. Grandpa and Grandma played cars with me.

Sunday, I woke up with icky eyes so I stayed home from church with Grandpa and Grandma. Daddy preached and Mommy gave the children's message. After, church Grandpa Buck made the best steaks. I had to say bye to them after lunch. It was a great time. I love it when my Grandparents visit.

My Birthday Party with my Cars Cake!!!!

This weekend Grandpa Gil and Grandma Alina came in from Sioux Falls for my birthday. On Friday while I was taking my nap Grandpa and Grandma arrived. I was very excited to see them it did take me a few minutes to wake up and then I was off and playing with them.

I even got to open my presents. I got play dough toys, bubbles, a word game, and a cool Lighting Mc Queen book. They also brought me a cool Lighting Mc Queen tent to play in. Then is was time to play outside because is was so warm on Friday.

I jumped in the puddles, rode in my car, kicked my soccer, and played basketball. Mommy took a shovel and tried to break down the huge snow piles again. Grandpa, Grandma, and Daddy watched my play. Then they took us to Pizza Ranch for supper. I had fish for the first time and I liked it.

Saturday morning Grandma wasn't feeling very well so she didn't eat cinnamon rolls with us. About mid-morning we went to the thrift store. After lunch Grandma and I both took a nap. I woke up and Grandpa Gil came up and got me I sat with him in the big brown rocking chair and fell asleep again. Mommy finally had Grandpa wake me up about 4:00.

I had gone down for my nap at 12:30. I needed my sleep because I knew my friends were coming for my party. About 5:30 my friends showed up for a pizza party. They loved my Cars cake.

We all sat at the table and had pizza, lemonade, and I finally got to eat my Cars cake! We all went to church this morning and then right after church Grandpa and Grandma left because the weather.

Happy Birthday to Me! 2 years old!

I turned 2 years old today. Mommy and Daddy can't believe how time has flown by. This morning I got to snuggle in bed with both of them and they told me how special I am. Then we all headed downstairs for a breakfast of donuts that Daddy had bought yesterday.

After my yummy donut and juice it was time to get ready for swimming lessons. Mommy and I drove to Beaver Dam and we were the only ones at the lessons for the first 15 minutes. I loved jumping into the water and when Mommy would go under the water and I went under once. I my favorite part is when we sing Wheels and the Bus and Ring around the Rosie. After that is was home. Mommy and I played together until lunch time. I got to pick my lunch, I chose tomato soup with grilled cheese.

After eating my lunch I got to open my presents. My parents got me the best presents the characters from Cars the movie. I loved playing with them and I even surprised Mommy and Daddy with how many of their names I knew.

Then it was time for cake. Mommy bought a little alligator cake from Wal-Mart yesterday. We all got to dig in and enjoy it. After cake I played for a while and then Mommy tried to put me down for my nap but I was on a sugar high.

She let me play for a while longer and then it was time for nap. Tonight Mommy, Daddy and I sat down and I got to watch Cars with them. It has been a great birthday! Thanks to everyone who called to say Happy Birthday and those who wrote on Mommy's facebook page.

Update

Here is an update on what has been happen over the last few days. When I got back from MI I started swimming lessons. I have had two lessons last week and I am looking forward to more this week.

Tomorrow is my birthday and I can't wait for it. I have been convinced that Mommy and Daddy have been hiding presents all around the house for me. (No)

This morning I woke up and was begging Daddy for cakes with frosting. Mommy made some cinnamon logs for us to eat. Then it was off to Fond du Lac to shop. I think that Mommy and Daddy bought some things for my birthday. Daddy kept trying to keep looking at other things while Mommy put things in the cart upside down so I couldn't see them. We went for Lunch to Helen's Kitchen I got a pancake with M&M's on it for the eyes and nose. Then while we were talk to some people from church out waitress overheard that it is my birthday tomorrow and she got some other waitress together and they came out with a cupcake and candle and sang Happy Birthday to me. I was shy until they left and then I ate almost the whole cupcake myself and I had eaten a lot of my pancake already. I have been on an eating and sleeping streak for the past few days. Mommy and Daddy are very happy with me.

I can't wait for tomorrow and the weekend to see my Grandparents!!!!

Visiting MI

Mommy and I got an e-mail from Grandma Sara on Tuesday morning saying she was worried about a storm that was coming later in the week and we should leave that morning. So Mommy talked it over with Daddy and they thought it was a good idea. So after Mommy's cooking group meeting and VBS meeting we got in the car. Mommy stopped off at McDonald's to and got me a hamburger and apples. I was one happy little dude, sitting in the back seat, eating my food and with my sunglasses on. I kept telling Mommy "thank you". We had good weather and the traffic was light so we made excellent time. I couldn't wait to get to Buck's house and play with the toys and most of all Buck and Grandma. I have had trouble sleeping at night, but my Mommy is so loving that she puts up with me even if that means being up for three hours straight because I am having bad dreams.
On Wednesday we went to visit Grandma Sara at work and she took us on a tour of the Middle School and her friend Jan should me a school bus. I got to sit on the seat and run down the aisle of the bus.
Thursday I woke up early and played with Buck while Mommy slept in because she was up so long with me the night before. Then I got dressed in my Calvin gear and we head to Calvin to see the new Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex . All I can say is wow! I got to see kids climbing the rock wall, run on the new indoor track, saw the pool, and the huge new arena. I wanted to do everything I saw. I got to say hi to some of Grandpa's soccer players. I took a nice long nap in the afternoon. When Grandma got home we had supper and then went up to Grandma Ruth's house to swim in her pool. It was very cold outside, but the pool was warm. I swam with both Mommy and Buck. After swimming for a while I got cold so we changed and headed up to Ruth's. Ruth gave a cookie and a chocolate ice cream cone. YUMMY!!!!!! After playing for a while I walked over to Mommy and said "tired go to sleep".

This morning Mommy and I got up and headed into Holland to visit with Auntie and Em, Sara and David. We played at their house. I had tons of fun playing with Sara's kitchen and making David laugh. I stayed at Em's while Mommy went to our old house and cleaned it up. When she got back we all went out for lunch to 8th Street Grille. Sara and I had Mac and Cheese. We ate and talked, while our Mommy's ate and talked. It was the best morning. I think Mommy had a lot of fun. We sure miss playing and seeing them.

Tonight I am going to watch a movie of my Great Uncle Ken and play with some of Mommy's Aunt's and Uncle's.

Vacation to the Dells

We went on a one day vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. I got to go swimming in a big pool and play in an indoor water park. At first I was not so sure that I wanted to be there. I ran away and told Mommy and Daddy I was scared. They took time to show me what was making the strange noises and slowly led me to the pools.

Finally, the lure of the basketballs and hoops were to much and I wanted in to play. We played in the pool till Mommy said I had to get out and warm up for a while. We had not even gotten back to our room when I started asking if I could go to the "pool again". After playing in our room and begging to go back to the pool over an over, Mommy finally gave in. We went back and this time was not afraid at all. I even went down the frog slide twice. The basketballs and hoops were my favorite part.

This morning after a good nights sleep we got up and went back to the pool. I was scared again, but went in the little pool quicker this time. I played with the balls and splashed Mommy and Daddy. After showers and getting dressed we head out to do some shopping. We all got things to new things to wear and I think Mommy and Daddy picked up a few birthday presents for me. It was a very relaxing and fun day. I love hanging out the both Mommy and Daddy!

Warmer Weather

This morning Daddy and I let Mommy sleep in. After we all were dressed and showered we headed outside to take in the sunshine and warmer temps. We got on our snowpants, hats, gloves, and coats. Then is was time to walk to the park. I got my first jogger ride in of the year. Once at the park Mommy and Daddy took me out of the jogger and let me walk in the snow. I kept falling down because my feet would sink down in the snow so far. I went down the slide a few times and then it was off to the swings. I liked dragging my feet in the snow making tracks.

Mommy then started making a big snowman. She need our help in lifting the second and third balls up to make the snowman. Then Mommy ran off to get some sticks to make arms, hair, eyes, nose, and a mouth.

After we were done we set off for home and some coffee (hot chocolate).