Blake's 2nd Birthday!

Blake had a great 2nd Birthday! Jacob had preschool that morning so I got to spend some time just with Blake, so after running some last minute errands, I took Blake to McDonalds to get a little treat.

Then I took the boys to the park to play for a bit.

 Then we came home for lunch and the boys played with some birthday balloons. They were giggling and wrestling over the balloons being too cute.

Blake was so cute and happy all day, I kept wanting to try and take more pictures of him.

Blake took a nap but by the time he woke up, Jacob had magically fallen asleep on the couch, so we went and played outside together.

We went for a little walk up and down the street, and then he got to ride on Jacob's bike for awhile, completely uninterrupted.

Once Jacob woke up, we all had popsicles together. I didn't even realize until I looked at my pictures that in one of them Blake gave me a kiss, which usually never happens unless I ask for one, haha. I hope that means he was having a really great birthday!

Finally, Luke came home and brought a pizza for dinner! One of the few meals Blake will eat, yum!

Finally it was time for presents! Jacob was way more anxious than Blake, so we let him help a lot.

Blake only got a few presents, and they were mostly all Thomas the Train toys, but he loved them and just wanted to play right away.

He also got a cool rocket shooter from my mom that the boys have had a lot of fun playing with.

Time for cake! Blake was so cute trying to blow out his candles, but I think Jacob had to help him in the end. Haha I'm pretty sure Jacob just wanted to pretend it was his birthday anyway. But Blake had a great day and it seemed that he knew it was his special day. We're glad he's finally two!

A little more about Blake:
*Blake can be the sweetest most obedient little boy. He's always saying, "Ok mom" "Sorry mom" "It's ok mom".
*He also good at showing he cares. If I cough he'll say, "You sick mom?", or "Jacob's sad", and he gives us all the best big hugs and kisses!
*When he wants to he is awesome at cleaning up and can be a big help!
*Seems to always get his way, he is very persistent about what he wants and when he wants it! This sometimes causes contention over toys with Jacob ;)
*He's also manipulative in getting what he wants by suggesting something, I'll ask to clarify what he said, and then he'll say "Ok mom!" as if it was my idea all along, even if I have no intention of giving him what he's suggested. It's actually pretty clever, haha. 
*Awesome at taking naps- they're turning into over 4 hours every day! Has started to going to bed a little later since the sun sets so late, but at least he'll sleep in late too.
*Loves his cereal every morning. Peanut butter sandwich for lunch. Yogurt for snack after nap. He doesn't sway on this. For dinner he likes mac and cheese, pizza, rice, spaghetti, or anything unhealthy.
*Blake likes to be around other kids and to play, including Nursery at church, but sometimes will get aggressive with other kids, working on that.
*Blake loves to chase and hug little doggies. Usually he ends up scaring the dogs away, ha. 
*Blake likes to try to keep up with his older brother, do whatever he's doing. They love to wrestle and play rough together, but they can be sweet together too. 
*Loves Thomas the Train and cars, and is probably a little too obsessed watching these shows on tv. Likes pretending to talk on the phone.
*Blake can count 1,2,3,5, and 10. Knows all his body parts. 
*He can sing along all the words to several Primary songs while I rock him before bedtime.
*At times he can by whiny and drive me nuts, but his smile, big blue eyes, and cute sweet voice always win me over! The best is when he whispers, "I uv you Mom" :)

And we love you Blake! I can't picture our family without you!