caden's birthday

I'm just over a week late blogging about Caden's 2nd birthday. There does not seem to be enough hours in the day anymore, but hey that is part of having children, right? Caden's birthday morning was not much different than any other morning that I'm home except he had an exciting present waiting for him in the living room.

He was SO excited to find an easel, which he calls an "eable".

He played with his "eable" ALL morning until naptime and made quite a mess of it.

We had a small family dinner, which my mother-in-law graciously held in her home. She made these awesome lego cakes. Caden was facinated with the candles on his cake and wanted us to keep lighting them so he could blow them out. He cried his little heart out when we sang happy birthday to him, and then he cried some more.

"It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to, cry if I want to...."

Yes, I snapped many photos of my 2 year old crying at his birthday dinner.

Once he had a Diego cupcake he was in much better spirits. I learned he will only eat the frosting and not the cake. A week later he is still asking for his Diego cupcakes.

Caden made out for his birthday with clothes and toys. Our family is too generous! His nephew, Ethan, read all of Caden's birthday cards out loud. It was too adorable. (Since my blog is not private, I will not upload any pictures of Ethan and Christian - in case anyone is wondering.)

We still had a great time despite Caden's fits. He was only acting his age and I guess he is entitled to some days.

Thank you to everyone who shared this special day with us!

happy 2nd birthday, caden!

Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were here for an hour I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of life. ~ Maureen Hawkins.

The last two years have been amazing. They have been the best two years of our life. Our first born, Caden, came into this world April 17th, 2008 at 8:59am. A day we will never forget. A day that began a new chapter, a new beginning, a new life.

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Caden,

You have taught your father and I how to appreciate life. You have taught us unconditional love. You have taught us patience - probably me more than your daddy (he already had that). We hope you know how very proud we are of you and always will be. May your 2nd birthday and all those yet to come be blessed.

With all the love in our hearts,

Mommy & DaddyXOXO

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How did our little boy go from this?

To this handsome, loveable, smart 2 year old?!