Happy 2nd Birthday!

Dave's birthday was so much fun this year. He seemed to really understand what was going on (at least as far as the presents and cake!).




He woke up extra early to soak in all of his birthday festivities.






We went over to hang out with my dad and Kyra in the morning. Dad made a delicious cheese ball, and Dave just had to help.





Dad started dipping ham in the cream cheese for Dave to eat. Apparently it's a great combination.





Then we all headed back to my mom's to get ready for the party. Dave took a snooze in the car and was still asleep when I got there, so we left him to sleep and just checked on him frequently. He was still sleeping when his party was scheduled to start!





Had to get him to pose for his last monthly picture. I have decided to stop taking them at the two year mark.










Here's the awesome cake that Kyra made for Dave. I didn't get a picture of Tony's (his birthday was on Thanksgiving), but it was great too.









With Dad, Kyra, and Tony.










Mom's side of the family.










After blowing out the candles. He made us sing Happy Birthday to him 3 times. After the first round, he just kept saying "more!". Who can resist the birthday boy? Here's the video of us singing.











Dave "helping" Tony open up his presents.






Overall, a fabulous 2nd birthday! He is talking in sentences most of the time now. In fact this morning he told that he needed his milk out of the fridge. He also used his potty all by himself without prompting yesterday. Baby stepping to potty training! Of course he hasn't tried again, but maybe soon.

I can't believe how much he has changed in the last year! This age is definitely my favorite so far, even if he can be a little difficult now and then. We are very much looking forward to the next year and can't wait to see what he'll be like at three.