Happy Birthday Graham!!!

I can't believe that today, Graham turns 2 years old! It really is amazing to me that Jeff and I are the parents of a (very independent) toddler! Graham is growing so quickly and learning new things each and every day. His little mind really is like a sponge right now! Happy Birthday Graham! You are an amazing little boy, and it is a true privilege for us to be your Mommy and Daddy!

In honor of Graham's birthday, Jeff decided to make a surprise appearance at school today. Graham LOVED showing his Daddy around the classroom and was excited to have his buddy sitting at his table right along side him.

For anyone that has had the pleasure of dining with Graham at a restaurant, you'll know that ice was the perfect toy for him to discover at school today!

After the bitterly cold weather we've been experiencing for the past week, today's sunny clear sky and highs in the mid-20's felt balmy enough to play outside. So, all three of us bundled up and took Graham sledding for the first time. Graham LOVED it! Each time he went down the hill, he would yell 'Fun!' and beg for 'More!' each time the sled slowed to a stop at the bottom of the hill. Jeff and I decided the fun had to end when we were too cold to continue, but Graham seemed like he could have gone on forever.

So excited to be outside in the snow!


"FUN!"

I think this is a sweet picture of the birthday boy.

No, Graham isn't upset here, this is him having trouble containing his excitement in the sled!

After dinner, the birthday boy opened up his gifts. Graham wasted no time with wrapping paper and dove right in.

Studying his new transportation book


Graham received a very special gift from his Great Grandparents. We knew what it was, so we saved it for last, because we figured he would want to spend some time with his new toy. To say that he likes his new 'Elmo Live' is an understatement. It seemed to Jeff and I that Graham really believes this Elmo is real. Graham spent a great deal of time interacting with him, trying to feed him, and laughing when Elmo laughed. These two were instant friends!

Kissing his new Elmo...he LOVES it!

Copying Elmo's dance moves