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!
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!
The Finished Product 
Grandad picked him up early from school and took him to Sonic and the toy store, Tyler's request of course. He enjoyed playing at Grandad and Nana's until Matthew and I got home from school. When Daddy came home, 
At the end of our dinner, the waitress brought him another dessert and they sang "Happy Birthday" to him. He loved all of the attention! 
Today, at exactly 1:34 pm, my baby turned 5. How is that possible? I remember the day we found out we were expecting our first baby. After close to nine months of trying to get pregnant, I will never forget the morning I saw the positive pregnancy test. I think I probably took a total of 10 tests the next few days just to confirm that we were actually having a baby! We were so excited. No one can prepare you for the first time you hold a baby of your own in your arms. I will never forget the feeling of seeing Tyler for the first time. God is so good! He has blessed me with more than I deserve. 
Today that same baby is 5 years old. He is a rambunctious, sweet little boy with a heart of gold. He continues to be an avid Alabama fan and a sports fan in general. He enjoys anything football these days. He plays with his numerous sets of football men and has even built a stadium for them in his room. He throws the football with daddy or plays with his tackle-dummy football man. His new football obsession is coloring football pictures. I print football players and football stadiums from the Internet and he actually sits and colors in the lines. He has a great imagination and will play by himself in his room for hours, usually pretending with his football men and cards. He loves his little brother and is such a good big brother. Although he loves aggravating Matthew, he is very protective of him and will do anything for his baby brother. 
Age 1
