Brody's Birthday Weekend

Brody turned TWO a couple of weeks ago!  I can hardly believe that my little bitty baby is two.  Every year goes by faster and I wish I could just freeze time every once and a while and keep them little.  Brody got a special treat this birthday because Papa was able to come and spend almost a week with us.

Brody's been itching for a bike that he can actually ride.  We got him a big wheel for Christmas but he couldn't reach the pedals and we knew it would probably be another year or so before he'd be able to.  So, when Papa arrived, we took Brody to Toys R Us and he picked out his bike and helmet!  He was thrilled.  

So was Logan!  She finally has a biking buddy.  

Sunday, after we got home from church, Brody donned his winter hat (sometimes it's just better to not ask questions) and opened up his presents.

He loved all of his train and truck items this year!

 Uncle John and Aunt Lindsey got him a set of foam swords.  They have been a huge hit.  Though, we've had to enforce the rule that you can only hit someone who has a sword and can defend themselves.

Clearly one does not need to teach a little boy how to use a sword:

After presents, the kids spent a bit of time outside enjoying the weather and their bikes.  Logan actually learned to ride her big bike over the weekend.

Brody was inducted into little boyhood falling (while running, not riding) and ending up with a double skinned knee.  That weekend he also fell and slammed the side of his head into the coffee table and also closed his finger in a door.... he's going to make me go grey early.

For dinner, we took Brody to a hibachi place.  After the initial shock of the show, he enjoyed himself.

Then we headed back home for some cake.  After the stomach sickness that happened after Logan's birthday, we decided against a target cake and went with one from Whole Foods.  They also are a bit more dairy free.  It was such a good choice!  Their cakes are incredible.

Papa took the kids to the mall that weekend, too, and let them pick out their own Easter outfits.  Logan was thrilled!  Brody really didn't care.  Definitely a boy.

We finished off the weekend with a trip to Sweet CiCi's where the kiddos loaded up their cups with yogurt and goodies.  

It was such a fun way to get to celebrate this little guy!