I started this post last night, but couldn't finish it...so substitute today with yesterday :)
I'm almost in denial posting that Caleb celebrated his second birthday today. Where has time gone? I kept thinking today that Caleb's really not our baby anymore, but a bona fide little boy. I just can't believe how much he's changed in two years and how fast time has passed. We are both so proud of Caleb and today we shamelessly tried to make his day extra special. I'm sure today's blog is a little over the top with pictures and videos, but I guess it's days like today that make you stop and realize how precious your child is and how precious your time is with them. Our constant documenting is an attempt to stop time for a moment, I guess.
We began the day with Caleb's two favorite activities: cooking and eating! He usually insists on using both flour and sugar while cooking, so Randy and I thought that blueberry pancakes would fit the bill. As usual, Caleb was a big help in getting things together.
Quick video of us cooking
Since Caleb loved the candles so much yesterday, we decided that we'd use them whenever possible today. We were shocked when Caleb actually blew them out...and more shocked that we captured it on video!
After breakfast we told Caleb that he could pick one gift to open. He went straight for the biggest box...how classic is that? He knew just what to do with the wrapping paper!
He was so excited about having his very own basketball hoop. All summer long we played basketball at the playground with a hoop that was way too tall for him, so it was kind of cute that he insisted we set up the goal at the lowest level...easy to reach.
Video of Caleb taking shots
It snowed lightly for most of the day, but Caleb insisted that we spent a little time outside. This was the first time that he'd seen snow in a long time and he seemed pretty interested in it. Doesn't he look cute in his hat from Ethan?
Even though it was cold, Caleb found a few minutes to drag "orange" around for a few minutes. We were both a little surprised when he started saying "shovel, shovel". The only thing we can think is that he remembers that we shovel snow? Who knows how long these guys remember!
For lunch we took to his favorite restaurant, Rang, a nearby Indian restaurant. He enjoyed eating samosas, chicken tikka masala, bhindi masala, and some vegetable korma. A little spiciness never bothered him.
After naptime, the eating continued! We decided since he had cake yesterday, we'd let him have his other favorite, ice cream, today. He helped us prepare a mini-sundae with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. Yum! We managed to capture another candle blowing on video.
This child adores his ice cream. He really got every last molecule off his tray and bowl. A couple videos of the feast....
We spent the afternoon just hanging around the house, opening presents, playing with his new toys, and enjoying a Steeler's victory. We knew the drum was gonna be a big hit, but Caleb was also really excited about the music triangle. I think Randy and I better get ear plugs!
Here's Caleb opening his gift from Uncle Matt and Aunt Beth. All of his friends have this barnyard set, so Caleb was really happy to have one for himself.
Last was the 5 ft long alphabet caterpillar...which is now named Ben. Of course, Caleb wanted to add it to his ever-growing collection of animals in his bed but we convinced him that Ben needed to stay downstairs. This was the first toy he went for this morning!
Phew...what a post! Happy Birthday Hero!!!
