Snow Day!

Snow was in the forecast all week, but when we woke up on Friday morning, there was no snow. Tyler was disappointed that it didn't snow, but he was excited about his Valentine party that day. We headed off to school but, shortly after being there, the snow began. We all had our Valentine's parties and then we were let out of school early. We came home, took naps, and woke up to a yard full of the white stuff! Tyler and Matthew had a fun time playing in the snow. They had a snowball fight with Payton, Ben, and Natalie, and built a snowman complete with candy for the face. Matthew decided he had to have a sucker of his own once I got one out for the snowman's nose, so he sat on the doorstep with his sucker in his mouth and watched the snowball fight. Tyler, on the other hand, did not slow down. He even managed to play basketball in the snow. What a fun winter's day!

Matthew's 2nd Birthday

Matthew celebrated his 2nd birthday with a dump truck themed party at our house after Tyler's basketball game on Saturday morning. I found the invitation below at this great site and I edited it with a picture of Matthew and our party information. I was so excited to find this free Photoshop document online and am grateful for the photographer who was willing to share her fabulous work!

Several family members and a few friends came over to celebrate with us. Matthew had a fun time at his party. Cake time was probably his favorite. He liked the attention of everyone singing Happy Birthday to him and he knew exactly what to do when it was time to blow out the candle! After cake, Matthew went and got his blanket out of his bed and was ready to take a nap before present time. What a creature of habit! Luckily, we made it through opening presents before nap. Matthew was so excited about all of his new toys. Happy 2nd Birthday, Matt!

Happy Birthday, Matthew!

On February 6, 2008, at 10:56 am, Matthew made his arrival into the world. Originally due on Valentine's Day, Dr. Heath finally agreed after I begged to be induced a week early. After delivering an 8 lb, 9 oz baby, we were all glad he was born a week early. This sweet, lovable little boy has definitely lived up to the Valentine's Day due date. He loves to give hugs and kisses!

If you remember, Matthew was one sick little boy a year ago. After having tubes put in his ears, adenoids taken out, and being diagnosed with a temporary underdeveloped immune system, he has recovered, his immune system has developed, and he has returned to being a happy, healthy little boy.

Matthew is so much fun to be around. He makes the silliest faces and says the craziest things. He loves to sing (his favorite songs at the moment are The Wheels on the Bus and Baby Bumblebee) and he loves to dance. He can often be found dancing in his car seat to any song that comes on the radio. He loves his big brother, although he doesn't always like to share his toys with him!

Matthew still likes to eat and he likes to sleep. His favorite foods are mac and cheese, fruit snacks, bananas, and oranges. He has finally started drinking milk and will usually drink one or two sippy cups full each day. This is a huge change from a year ago! Matthew is a good sleeper, overall. He likes his routine, including nap time and bedtime. He usually sleeps from 7:30 pm until around 6:30 am each day. We could not ask for a better two year old.

I thank God every day for blessing me with my two little boys. I cannot imagine life without either of them. Happy 2nd Birthday Matthew!