Happy 2nd Birthday Jared!!!

My number 3 turned 2 on August 31st.

We were out at the Sohre cabin, so we celebrated with the cousins and shared a cake with cousin Joe who turned 5 just a couple of days before.

I think Jared had a great day playing out in the lawn and in the lake.

All the kids gathered for the cutting and serving of the birthday cake.

I think at this particular moment Jared was enjoying himself some cheese balls!!

Happy Birthday Buddy!

Here is what has happened to my little guy in his 2nd year of life:

• He was walking already when he was 11 1/2 months, but he mastered it shortly after his birthday.
• He learned to drink from a sippy cup. He nursed from his Mommy until he was 14 months (a couple months longer than his older sister and brother)
• He can eat with a fork and spoon, and insists he does it himself. He can scoop and stab food all on his own.
• He loves his doggy, Marley! 
• Can throw his own diaper in the trash and other things.
• He learned what snow is and enjoys trying to play in it.
• He LOVES the sandbox and spends literally hours scooping sand from one spot to the next.
• He learned to go down the slide in the park in the summer and at the water park we went to in the wintertime.
• He loves to dance and Marty got him to be pretty fond of "One Direction" video. When he hears it he immediately starts to dance.
• Not to much talking yet, just a few words, but he is a smart kid. He comprehends most things and will follow directions.
• Can look at a book and point to some objects.
• He loves to be tickled and giggle!! He is soo cute.
• He moved into the toddler bed shortly before his birthday. He made the tradition from crib to bed fantastically! He loves his toddler bed.
• He loves his blankie and has started to carry it around the house like his big sister.
• He loves riding the Cozy Coupe in the garage and the Barbie hot-wheels!
• He loves to throw and catch ball with Daddy and Grandpa Joe.
• Grandpa Sohre calls him JD.
• Very fond of his Mommy and Daddy.  Daddy can get him to eat better. Jared is definitely a daddy's boy, more than his siblings.

Mommy Loves You Little Guy!!! 

You are growing up so fast. Love you more than the world. Happy Birthday!