Choo-Choo-TWO

Today our sweet Grant turned TWO! It is so hard to believe (and yes, I know it sounds cliche!) but these last two years have flown by. Grant is talking more and more, and he likes to break out some phrases on occasion. He is climbing up everything and loves to go swimming at the Y. He is full of such joy, and every day he makes us laugh. A lot. Someone once told me that the third child is the funny one ... the comedian. Yes, indeed. I think that may be the case with Grant. 

In true 2-year-old form and like the brothers before him, Grant is in a big train phase. In fact, he loves trains more than Luke and Reid ever did. (We won't mention how many times Polar Express has been watched by this Junior Conductor!) He can hear a train from a mile away and will stop and make sure everyone else is listening to the "CHOOOCHOOOO!" His train table in his room is one of his favorite spots to play, and books about Thomas (or "Mommats") are always the favorite at storytime. You will see that trains came in to play often in celebrating his second birthday!

SuperGrant!

What better way to spend the day

than at our favorite train park!

And it's a rare birthday in January when

you can play outside without a coat!

Brothers, Bakers & Candlestick Makers.

While Grant was napping, these brotherly bakers

helped to decorate Grant's train cake.

Gobs of frosting and M&Ms were used

in the artistic process of making this cake!

We celebrated with the birthday boy with lunch out 

at Salsa Brava, but later in the evening, 

we rolled out the red carpet (or tablecloth)

for cake, ice cream & presents!

 Make a wish!

 Enjoying the cake!

 All smiles for the birthday boy!

 Unwrapping a gift from the KC Leahys

with just a little help.

These boots were made for walking ...

and splashing ... and mud-puddle jumping!

And they might just be on the wrong feet!

Anyone up for a pizza party?