Saturday, September 25, 2010

Birthday Fun!

This year daddy's birthday was even more significant because a new cousin decided she wanted to share the special day with her uncle!  Congratulations Auntie Melissa and Uncle Dmitry!  We can't wait to get out to California and meet new baby Izzy!

In the meantime, we had our own #2 birthday to prepare for!

Q is 2!

With lots of friends surrounding him, the birthday boy got a little shy when it came time to sing the birthday song to him.

But he did enjoy his birthday cupcakes!  After he finished eating only the frosting covered top he asked for another one!  Ha ha!  Of course that's the best part, but you gotta eat the bottom too!

 Q received so many wonderful gifts from generous family and friends, but some of his favorites included:
A basketball and hoop for outside from Oma and Poppy.  He could hardly wait until daddy got home to put it together!
Hurry up daddy!

Yeah!  We are finally ready to shoot some hoops!

Okay, maybe a little assistance is required...
Actually, he did make a few on his own.  This should provide some fun for all for quite a while!

Uncle Mitch and Aunt Krystal gave us a fun dinosaur that roars when you squeeze his tummy.  Q liked it, but from the look on Willie the dogs face, he's not so sure!

Opening Grammy and Grumpy's gift with daddy's help.

So excited to see a Q-sized guitar!

Now I can play like daddy.  Good form buddy - except you need to switch sides!

Auntie Lisa E sent this fun plate!  Mommy will have more fun with it right now, but I think Q will get the hang of it sooner or later.

Auntie Lisa N provided us with countless hours of banging and senseless noise!  Thanks guys!  
       
 Actually, we are hoping to do Music Together with Auntie Lisa N and baby Grant this winter.  Perfect, as it is the 'drum' session.  Looks like someone is getting some early practice in!