Ty's 2nd Birthday

It's hard to believe that our little boy is already 2 years old!  It seems like yesterday that people were standing on my pelvis to get him out {yes, they really were!}.  

He has been a stinker from the moment he was born, and boy is he a tough one {hardest child by far}.

Even though he is quite a challenge {ask anyone in our ward who heard him today (sorry nursery leaders, you're the best!)} we love him and are thankful that he has completed our family.

We had a joint celebration today, even though his actual birthday was yesterday.  He didn't know/care!

It was fun seeing him open his presents.  It's amazing to see how much his present-opening skills have grown just since Christmas.  He totally got it today!!

 See, he gets that there's something in a bag this time around.  

Yes, totally proud mother ;p

 The "Handy Manny" hat went straight to his side-kick, Mickey.

 He has not left this toy alone.  It's great because it's got a button that he can press and they tools will sing to you.  Can you sense the sarcasm?!

 It's not enough that we have a butt-load of Thomas trains in our house.  The next generation of "cool" trains is Chuggington.  Now the new collection begins! Yay!! {sarcasm anyone?}

 My mom made him the coolest quilt.  He loved it, can you tell?!  It's a Noah's Ark quilt.  Every square has a letter and an animal to go with that letter.  It is totally adorable! {Thanks Mom!!}

 The loot.  Can you see a theme here?  If your brain is not working I'll give you a hint:  It rhymes with wisney.

 G-H-E-T-T-O cake :(  I'm sorry boys.  I'll do much better next year, I promise!!

It was awesome because he actually understood how to blow out the candle.  Adorable!!

A few tidbits about Ty:

* He S-C-R-E-A-M-S!!!  And I mean ALL day.  If he doesn't get what he wants it's an ear-piercing scream that comes from that little guy.  I shouldn't be surprised, though, because he has had that same scream since the moment he came to this world.  It has just gotten significantly louder!!

* He loves playing with his brothers.  He is a great wrestler, and Cole is brave enough to get taken down by his little brother.  Logan is so sweet and will talk and play with him when Ty is interested.  It's really cute.

*He has this little bear that he has cleaned the stuffing out of.  He just dug his little finger in there and gutted it like a fish.  I'll have to take a picture and post it one day.  We literally find the bear's stuffing everywhere, and in the darndest places!

* This kid will eat anything.  Can you tell?!  Where Cole lacks in the eating department, Ty makes up for it tenfold.

* His favorite shows are Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Oso and Chuggington.  Whenever his TV time is up he pitches a fit, but he gets over it fast.  {He kind of pitches a fit for everything he doesn't want to do, which is often.  Does anyone feel sorry for me yet?}

* We can't take him to the park anymore because he likes to walk off the openings that are in the second story.  Still doesn't get that yet.  Hopefully he will soon.  Park time is NOT relaxing for mom!

* Everyone thinks he is the cutest thing.  I tell them all that looks are deceiving.  

* Since Ty has started to talk it has been really cute.  Not everyone can understand him, though.  Usually Cole and I will have to translate for Alain or other people. 

*Even though he can't talk, he for sure knows what he wants.  He will say the same thing over and over until you finally get it :)

* He has started doing this little shoulder slump when he gets in trouble or does not get what he wants.  It's quite cute. 

We have thoroughly enjoyed having our little Ty-guy in our family {even though I often want to give him away ;)}.  

We love you Tyler Tre!!