Ry-Roo Turns 2!

Our adorable little buddy turned two last Saturday.  Such a big boy now!  We celebrated with a "cars and trucks" party and lots of family members were able to come and be with Ryan on his big day.  This year he did like to sit and open his presents, although he got distracted by playing with them along the way.  My sweet tooth son was very excited about cake and painstakingly ate every single bite of cake and frosting with his fork, long after all the big kids left their half-eaten pieces on the table and were off to other things.  He also loves singing "Happy Birthday" and was pleased to hear everyone singing it for him!

Ryan at Age 2:
Likes: Puzzles - has specific favorites, in particular the "Fox pussle...Yak" which is an animal/alphabet puzzle.  He can do a lot of them by himself and starts by announcing "Dump!" as he shakes out the pieces.  Still loves going on walks whenever the weather is nice.  He always wants to hold my hand on walks and right away offers his hand and announces "Hand."  We have our "usual loop" and certain things he likes to point out on the way: 1. "Circles" (manhole covers)  2. Slide on swingset  3. Flag (without a doubt his favorite landmark..."Flag coming!")  4.  Another flag  5. Another flag  6. "Ding dong" (chimes on somebody's back deck).  Cars - has certain favorites here too, loves to drive them on the "nap" which is a ramp/track he got for his birthday.  He continues to love books and singing at bedtime.

Dislikes:  It is easy to know Ryan's dislikes right now because he announces "Yike it," which really means "I don't like it."  Or sometimes just "Yuck." Things he says "Yike it" about: cars he doesn't like, freshly washed blankies, noodles, veggies, cheese.  Also says "Stop it Daddy" to anything he wants a person to stop doing (generally because Daddy is the offender).  It's funny to hear him say it to Laura when she is wrestling him or whatever.

We love this picture...a classic Ryan "look."

New Tricks:  I can't think of too many new tricks...he has finally had some new molars break through in back, but true to his teething fashion, you wouldn't even know it.  He can nap on a mat at daycare now and doesn't have to be in the pack and play.  There are a lot of books he's familiar with and can "read" them when he sits down with them by himself.

Love you little Rooster!