Happy Birthday Jack!

I can't believe my baby boy is two! Well I can in the way that he is learning and growing so much everyday! But I can't in the way that he is nowhere near the "terrible twos" (knock on wood). He remains to have that sweet disposition and contagious laugh and smile that he's always had. He loves playing with other kids, and shares well, isn't violent and is as busy as he's ever been. He's really into bikes, scooters, skateboards and still has no fear with climbing and jumping. (We got him a 3 wheel scooter for Christmas, but he can already ride the neighbor's 2 wheel razor, so I'll probably trade the other one in). He is a jabber mouth and always wants to be included and be listened to. When Derek comes home from work it's dada everything. I am so lucky to have such a sweet and spirited little boy and know he'll be a great big brother for the next kid.

On his actual birthday, we got a visit from Gma and Gpa Simmons and Uncle Paul early in the morning to shower him with birthday gifts. He was so excited to open more presents and loved helping to put some of them together.

We then met my family down in San Diego to go on a boat ride with everybody. It was a bit chilly but made for some great snuggle time! (pics to come)

Jack actually shares a birthday with his cousin Sophia (which she's always been SO nice to share parties), so that afternoon we went to the old standby of Chuck-E-Cheese. Jack had a blast! He crawled around in the play structure, loved playing air hockey, and tried a bunch of other games. They shared a birthday cake and opened a few gifts and really had a great time all around.

We decided to extend the party into the weekend and threw him a birthday party for his friends to come too. It was a busy time of year so not a ton of people were able to make it, but most of his favorites did and we all had a GREAT time! We borrowed Jeff and Kjerstin's bouncy house and played at a park near our home. The weather was be-a-u-tiful! I think we all got a bit of a sunburn even!

Unlike his cake experience last year.....he's since had more sugar and aquired a taste for sweet things....he dove right in to his cake.

He got lots of fun toys, but loved his new helmet and skateboard from Mom and Dad. He would not let it go, and loves to carry it around, and even loves wearing his helmet!

Happy birthday Jack! You are the best buddy we could ever ask for!