Levi's turns 2!

Our sweet Levi turned two right at the end of last year. It's hard having birthdays so close to Christmas because everyone just kind of feels party-ed out. We didn't do a big party or anything, but I think it was special for Levi.

Last picture as a 1 year old.

Levi is growing and changing and learning about life so much right now. He talks so much - he's been to speech therapy twice (to help determine if he needs cleft palate surgery) and each time his therapist says he is speaking and understanding much higher than his age level. All glory to God for that! 

He knows his ABC's, can count to at least 14, loves to sing (and knows many songs and hymns), has memorized several Bible verses and knows about ten answers in the Child's Catechism. We are just amazed at how much he loves to learn.

He is a little guy. He weighs 24 pounds (soaking wet) and has just recently (like in the last 2 weeks) outgrown his 12 month clothes! He's just compact! :)

He loves trucks, animal figures, trains, dolls, cooking, dress-up, reading and more reading. He likes coloring, doing puzzles, and playing with play-doh.

He still takes an afternoon nap and sleeps great at night. He usually sings himself to sleep.

He is such a helper. Whatever daddy or momma are doing, he wants to be right in the middle of it. 

He has a streak of stubbornness and an attitude that sometimes gets the best of him. When he's done wrong he quickly asks for forgiveness.

He does not like to wear his patch. :( He had an eye appointment this week and he has to go back to wearing it 3 hours/day instead of just two. Poor boy! He fusses and is grumpy when it's on. I hate it for him! We go back in 2 months to get his eyes dilated and examined.

He loves all his family and is quick to give hugs and say "I love you."

He adores our babysitter, Hannah. He "talks" to her all. the. time. on his play phone.

He isn't too picky when it comes to food. He is usually willing to try whatever is put in front of him.

He is polite and usually remembers to say please and thank you. :)

Our two 2 year olds. Lily and Levi are the same age for two days.

Levi told me that he wanted bacon and bananas for his birthday breakfast. :)

His birthday was on Sunday, so we celebrated at Jacob's parents house with all my family. Levi shares a birthday with Grandpa (Jacob's dad), so we had a dual celebration. 

Daddy and Grandpa trying to help him blow the candle out. He was blowing above the candle so they were trying to tilt his head down. :)

Mmm, brownie and vanilla ice cream. 

Lily was a willing helper when it came to opening the presents.

Tired birthday boy.

Several family members went in with us to get a big present for all three kid's birthdays. 

A wagon!!

They were so excited! They have asked for a wagon since a dear friend watched them at the park and pulled them around in her wagon.

Our three sweet little ones.