We're Two! And Not So Terrible Yet...

On September 15th, Alex, Jacen, and Ty turned two. We celebrated with a small party this time, figuring that they are still too young to miss anything. We were right. Although their birthday was on a Tuesday, we celebrated it on the Sunday before. Matt had a great idea to take the boys to Build-a-Bear for the first time to let them pick out their own stuffed animals to love. Ty picked out a brown, soft dog that plays a "Happy Birthday" song, Jacen picked out a patriotic-themed dog that barks, and Alex picked out a snow leopard that roars. They had a blast! When it came to opening presents, however, they really didn't have a clue what to do until we showed them, but they sure liked playing with everything when it was unwrapped! And they didn't like their cake at all, although they did manage to smear it in their hair. Silly boys!

We have also gotten the boys out to several different types of activities in the area as well. There is a gym near us that has a "tumble tots" program for an hour several times a week, and so we tried that out on September 25th. The boys had a lot of fun, and got to run off energy that had accumulated during the long, rainy week.

The other upcoming event, of course, is the impending birth of our daughter. The boys don't really have a clue what to expect there, either. It will be interesting to see them--and us!--adjust to a new wee little bundle!

Here we all are outside Build-a-Bear, pre-bear-building...

Ty is debating between a fluffy bear and a fluffy puppy...

Jacen has latched onto patriotic puppy...

Alex opts for the snow leopard!

Alex loves choosing a sound for his animal...

Jacen helps to stuff his puppy!

Alex is very happy with his leopard. Roaaarr!

Ty on the other hand does not like the stuffing process for his puppy.

Hmmm...will we all take after Daddy? Computers are fun!

Here we all are, post-bear-building.

Alex, of course, is the first one to find an inappropriate alternative use for his box.

Unwrapping presents...so much to play with!

Their big present was a train table. They liked it from the first.

Ty rejecting his cake...MOOOOOM don't make me eat it, c'mon!

Alex dispersing cake and crumbs from his tray. Note the flying crumb action.

Post-cake trauma, Ty decides to take his puppy for a walk.

Here we are at Tumble Tots...they have a slide that goes right down into a foam-filled pit. Fun!



Ty discovers the joy of hula hoops...

Note that pesty look on Alex's face!