Look Who's Two!

My baby boy is 2! And what a fun age it is... aside from a little taste of the terrible 2's here-and-there. Bennett's little I'm going to be mean and I'm-going-to-beat-up-random-kids-at-the-park streak seems to have subsided (for the most part), the boys are buddies, Bennett has a personality way beyond his mere-two-years, he's the biggest mama's boy (yay!), he has a heart of gold and things are starting to be - do I dare say - fairly easy. He's the most lovable, funny, quirky, can light up any room, lively, talkative and affectionate kiddo. The boy is pure joy.

2 year stats:
weight: 34 lbs 12 oz. (98%)
height: 37 inches (97%)

"show us your happy dance if you want to open up an early present"

and showing off a little downward dog

This year for B-man's bday, we planned a weekend in Seattle to celebrate his special day.  And lucky for us little Harper Hinton made an early debut into this world so we snuck in a visit with one of our favorite families.

Hailey + Callahan sitting in a tree...

Sunday (July 1) was the big day.  So what better to way to start the day, then with opening presents in bed.

Next up, the aquarium.

watching ferry boats

and no birthday would be complete without a trip to Red Robin

"I'm twooooo!"

And ending the day with a couple more presents at home and a dilly bar!

and the celebration doesn't stop there... next up a family party to celebrate the big guy this last weekend

 

showing off his new shirts from Logan

Catch Up.

Lots of fun happenings over here (including my baby boy turing 2!), however before I can blog all that goodness here's a looks at the last week or so.

Lots of friend fun.

Last week Cal did a soccer camp and had a blast. One of the days when we were heading out the door to head to camp he says to me, "I look good, right Mom. Take my picture!" And here it it...

 

last day of camp with his coach

and LOTS of outside fun.  

A Day to Remeber.

The boys were baptized last Sunday and it was such a special day. The baptism took place during the Sunday morning mass which was a beautiful service, and we were surrounded by the love of all of our family. The boys are so blessed to have such wonderful Godparents, Jenni as Cal's Godmother and Amy & Jason as Bennett's Godparents. We know spiritually they are in good hands.

A BIG thank you to Rick for being our photographer for the day!

Sleeping pretty.

Oh, how I love my night time snuggles with my little lady...

Look who got a makeover!

Suzie got her first hair cut/shave last week & in hindsight it was about 6 years overdue. When I picked her up from the groomers I couldn't believe my eyes. It was like I was taking home a new puppy dog. She looked and was acting about 5 years younger, not to mention she looks like she lost 10 pounds.  We've always thought she had a ridiculous amount of hair but the groomer confirmed it when they said they've never done a pug with so much hair.

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#1 Dad

A well deserved title for my honey after last weekend.  Ian played Mr. Mom all weekend while I was off on a girls shopping trip with a good friend and my sista on Saturday, and then he was back at it on Sunday while I working hard for my money...

First up for the boy's weekend, a backyard campout (for the life of me I can't get this pic to upload the right way...)

Next up, a hike up to Lake Clara

got to have the walking stick...

And finally I was able to join in on the Dad's Day fun and we met up with the whole fam on Sunday to celebrate my Dad (who's the best!) & Ian.

sk8er boy.