Dillan's Birthday Celebrations - Part 2

For Dillan's 2nd Birthday, we had his party at a splashpark in our neighborhood, since he loved going to the one in corpus so much.  Thanks to everyone who braved the 100+ degree temperature and came out to play.  It was a lot of fun, and we enjoyed hanging out with all our friends and the kiddos.  Dillan had an absolute BLAST!!

Waiting in the car on the way to the party.  He was super excited!

Splash!!

    

Patrick and Andrew joining in on the fun

Adorable Hattie + Daddy

    

The party favors turned out to be a hit!

Can't get enough of Grandma's cupcakes...

Boys...

Showing off those muscles...classic.

         

Hanging with the fam

Dillan's Birthday Celebrations - Part 1

Dillan got a fantastic birthday present this year - he got Hand, Foot, Mouth disease the day before his party! :(  So unfortunately, we had to postpone his birthday party by a few weeks, but we still had a family celebration on the actual day of his birthday.  I don't think he minded the double celebration.

Part 1 - Family Dinner on 07.11 at Spring Creek BBQ:

Dillan turns TWO!!

Happy Birthday Dillan!!  Can you believe he is TWO already?!  He has been such a blessing to our family with his constant love of laughter and playful personality.  These days he is constantly coming up with ways to entertain himself and us, and is in complete Parrot mode by repeating everything we say.  Of course, with his 'independent' personality also comes his fair share of picky-ness, whining, and tantrums.  Ah, the life of a two-yr-old! Here is what he is up to these days:

- 27 lbs (50%), 35" (70%)
- calls himself 'DD'
- has abandoned his high chair and only wants to eat at his chair/table or at the big table with mom and dad
- wants to drink out of a 'big cup' (no lid) - but only under supervision at this point!
- chatterbox: nonstop talking, talking in short sentences.  even said 'stethoscope' at his 2 yr Dr Appt!
- becoming mommy and daddy's helper and following directions (when he wants to)
- knows his ABCs (all except W :), numbers 1-10, colors, shapes
- plays well with others - LOVES playing and following older kids around
- is preparing to be a big brother!
- has a full set of teeth - final set of molars just came in
- starting to nap in a big bed

July 4th Weekend

We had a great 4th of July weekend!!  First we spent some time at the Nasher Sculpture museum with Auntie Fiona, Uncle Eric, and Cousin Ethan.  On the 1st Saturdays of each month, Target sponsors an event for kids and admission is free!  They had some pretty cool stuff for the kids to do!

A balloon-filled room!

   

Dillan was too young to go in the room, but Ethan and Uncle Eric explored!

Art project: Coloring Hats - the theme was creativity and the arts

Finished Product!

We also celebrated Grandma's birthday with a great family dinner, where we all pitched in and cooked.

     

Cooked dinner for Mom for once!  Cedar Planked Salmon, Roasted Asparagus, and Sauteed Scallops

Birthday Card from the whole fam

We got her a vaccuum!  I promise it's not a hint, she told us she wanted one!

Make a Wish!