Max is 2

Max turned 2 today.  

In some ways I can’t believe he is two and in other ways I don’t remember our family without him.   He is becoming such a big boy and not just in stature (as he is a little over 3ft tall).   He has started to talk more and more, and loves to help around the house.    He loves to be read to, especially Elmo (Sesame Street) books.  He likes to make animal sounds and try to sing.  

His favorite song is Twinkle Twinkle little star.  You will hear him singing the melody and getting a few of the words.  Max Loves puzzles and is really good at the ones you place an object in the right spot.  We will sometimes have several out and he will do them all at the same time.  Max is still sleeping in his crib but loves to climb in and out of it all by himself.  

One of his favorite shows to watch is Special Agent Oso. This year I made him an Oso bear cake.  It turned out so cute and when he came down in the morning and saw it he was so excited. 

 It made staying up very late worth it.   First thing he wanted to do was touch it. 

Max’s birthmom, Chelly came up to celebrate with us.  We missed her family and hope they can come next year.  It was a cold rainy day but we were able to get a few quick pictures of them together.  

 I don’t’ know what is up with Max and that tongue of his.  He wouldn’t keep it in him mouth.

We were so happy that Rheid, Sherri, and Josh came to party with us and that Grandma Margaret was able to get on Skype to watch all the craziness.  We opened presents first. 

It was so funny to watch Max open them.  He would rip off a little piece and run over to the garbage can across the room and throw it away.  Back and forth he went.  Luckily Maggie started to help and we made it through all of them.  Way to many gifts is all I have to say. 

Chelly made him the cutest little crochet monkey named Max.  She then gave him a book she made.  It had pictures of Max the monkey doing lots of fun things/adventures and meeting friends (also animals she made).  He loved it and it is the cutest thing ever!!

After presents it was time to eat Oso, I mean cake.  Ha ha ha!  We sang Happy birthday and had to relight the candle several times as Max kept blowing it out as soon as it was lit.  We ended up singing several more times as who can resist a cute little boy saying, “un mor ” (One more ).   The cake was “Oso” delicious.  

We are so proud of our Oso Special boy Max and we feel so blessed to have him in our family. 

 He brings such joy and happiness, not to mention craziness into our life and we wouldn't have it any other way (well maybe a little less of into everything!).  

We love you Max!!