two

This big boy is TWO today.

Simon wants to do EVERYTHING himself. He is a tough guy and can wrestle and jump on the tramp with the big boys. He talks and talks and talks all day long. He will follow me around and repeat every word I say... unless Aaron is home, then he becomes Daddy's little shadow. We've been calling him Peter the last week because you can't say anything without him repeating it. Simon Peter sounds pretty righteous!

He is such a handsome, confident, athletic and determined little boy. His eyelash have always been a topic of discussion when we're out in public. They're truly amazing. He is friendly and charming and will say hello to anyone we pass at the grocery store. He knows he's two and says it proudly-- his kissable lips come out as he says it. Too bad he wouldn't look at the camera for me. He was too busy coloring!

He has been talking about making an Elmo cake for several days... yesterday in church, he pulled out the Hymn book, opened it up, pointed to a few words and read, "I turn two. I make a Elmo birthday cake." And then because we all laughed, he repeated it about a hundred times... We are going to have a low-key FHE tonight with a homemade Elmo cake to boot! It doesn't take much to make this two year old happy!

Anyone who wishes him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY gets a big smile and a "Happy Birthday Cake" response instead of a thank you. We also LOVE to hear him say, "Good Day, Hun." when he leaves the room pretending to go to "work". He has been such a delight (and such a handful) these past two years.

Happy Birthday Cake, SyGuy. We love you!