2 years old

I can hardly believe it's possible that Benjamin is 2 years old!  Who knew someone so little could fill your heart up so much?  I love everything about being a mom.  The bumps and the bruises as he learns to maneuver through a 2 year olds life's trials.  The cries of frustration.  The joy-filled shreaks when he's happy.  The pouty lip when he's sad.  The hugs.  The eskimo kisses.  The cuddling.  There is n.o.t.h.i.n.g better!

 

He is talking up a storm!! My favorite saying, "Come on Dad" and "Let's go dude". So cute!! He is obsessed with Disney Pixar's Cars and Mickey Mouse.

Stats:
Height: 37 inches tall
Weight: 32.5 lbs
This puts him in the 97th percentile for height and 90th for weight.
The doctor said “Boy, he’s solid. Going to be tall, by the size of his feet”.

Mother's Day

The women in my life are some of the very best women who have graced this Earth and I want to wish them a very Happy Mother's Day!! 

Some time ago, my mom mentioned that she had a hankering for BBQ ribs.  I put the bug in Chad's ear and off he went to get everything he needed.  We had a "potluck" dinner which makes hosting SUPER easy for me :)  The menu:  BBQ ribs (mom made the BBQ sauce - YUMMMMOOOOOO!!!), potato salad, roasted asparagus, veggie pasta salad, fresh fruit and for dessert we had pineapple bliss cupcakes - seriously delish!!  Rain and all we had a fantastic day!!  We ended the evening on a bit of a down note.  Ben crashed into the table and got his first (of many I'm sure) shiner - silly us for still having it extended (and in his flight pattern) after dinner.