Not Quite So Little Anymore

What started out as this....

Is suddenly This!

It's incredible to think that it has happened so fast, but our little guy is 2 years old! Happy Birthday Kellen boy! We started off our morning by going and getting a smoothie and some oatmeal from Jamba Juice!

We then went to the bookstore. Kellen just wanted to hang out in the stroller and he was so happy to have me sit Conner with him. He helped hold him and take care of him the whole time we were in the store.

Next I took him over to party city to get some balloons to celebrate with!

That night we had a party for him at Chuck E Cheese with family and a few close friends.

Kellen was Soooo happy to have it Finally be his birthday! You could tell he was really appreciate the attention and love he was getting all day.

Playing some games with Daddy

Right when we were getting ready so sing Chuck E Cheese (the big mouse) came out and started coming over to sing to him with us. Kellen enjoys Chuck E Cheese, but can do without the mouse. He only likes to observe him from a distance. I got worried that this giant mouse was about to ruin the whole thing, but Kellen worked through it and got distracted by the singing.

Blowing out his candles! He did great. I was a bit worried that he was going to try and grab the candles (due to his recent candle obsession) so I tried holding him back a bit, but he did great!

He did a pretty good job opening his presents. About as good as a distracted 2 year old will do.

His present from Mom and Dad was a Scooter for him. He needs something to help him keep up better with his big Sis.

It really is just amazing to think that 2 years has gone by. In some ways Kellen has felt like he was 2 for awhile now. Having Conner here and comparing him to someone so small has made him feel much bigger and more grown up. Plus, having him in the toddler bed and fully potty trained has made him feel much older to. But for some reason it still feels weird to have him officially be 2 years old! He's growing up so fast. And though turning 2 has brought with it some very 2 year old behaviors, Kellen continues to be our sweet, loving, kind hearted little boy. He is a goofy, light hearted little guy that loves to please others. He's got his wild, crazy side. He can certainly run around like a maniac and keep up with his crazy sis without a problem. But he is also such a gentle kid with such a soft disposition. He has been a great big brother and he is an adorable cousin to little Brooke.
Kellen recently had his doc apt and he continue to grow like a weed! His 2 year old stats are 36 inches tall (90%) and 30lbs 40z. (75%). He has certainly gotten tall and thin! I think we have all been surprised how much he has lost his baby fat and become this lean little thing! Our best prediction is that he should be about 6' or 6' 1" at full height. Dad is just adamant that he hits the 6' mark, though I tell him he will still love him if he is 5' 11" :) Kellen is a smart little guy. He knows his colors and some of his shapes and can count to 3. He is a total chatter box. We have been having conversations with him for months now. He loves his Elmo backpack and loads it with his toys and brings it all over the place. He loves to pretend to cook food (our mini Emeril or Gordon Ramsey) and loves cars, blocks and spiderman and batman. He is such a good boy. Our family is very blessed to have him in our lives. He certainly makes our home a happier place.

We love you Kellen! Happy Birthday!