Who is 2??

2!

The first thing he spotted was his giant dumptruck.

How he felt about opening presents.

Birthday Banner.

So happy.

Wheels? Check.

Passenger? Check.

Snack? Check.

Checking out Buzz on his new hoodie.

Thanks G & G Engle!

Mom's handiwork.

Cars cake.

I think this was the lowest-stress, best-tasting cake I have made in a LONG, long time.

Bottom layer: Dark Chocolate Cake.

Top layer (curve): Martha's Basic Yellow Cake (Seriously the best homemade cake I've made. Moist & dense.).

Frosting: Chocolate Buttercream (with a twist - 2 oz. of cream cheese!!).

Cookies: Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies.

Decoration: Crushed graham crackers, cocoa powder, Cars.

Big J at 2......

• Shows off his bellybutton.
• Loves his trucks, enjoys lining them up & running them over any surface within his reach.
• Screeches with glee when he sees/ hears Elmo, Daddy & Sister.
• Favorite food is pasta with alfredo sauce. Also enjoys smoothies, yogurt, ice cream, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, oranges, grapes, bananas, granola bars, fruit leather, graham crackers, pretzels.
• At nap & bedtime, will snuggle with his Curious George. Also insists I give George a kiss and tuck him in, too.
• Adores his sister, loves to run after her, hit her, and generally bother her.
• Enjoys dancing, wrestling with Daddy.
• Likes to lick his hands.
• Gets excited when he sees dogs of any kind, either on TV or in person.
• Favorite answer to any question is 'No'.