Brady's Very Special Day

Today is an important day for the Wheeler family, it is the second anniversary of the day we realized what it's like to experience the purest, deepest, most profound love of all--the love a parent has for their child. That also means, of course, that it's Brady's 2nd birthday today! Exactly 2 years ago on this day, at this time (it is currently 10:40am as I write), I had just begun pushing. Nearly 2 hours later (yes, it was rough) at 12:06 p.m., our baby boy was born! I really can't believe it's already been 2 years, I am still in a bit of shock. Incidentally, it's also been exactly 2 years since Jason or myself have slept through an entire night. ;-)

We had Brady's birthday party on Sunday, it was "Cars" themed. Brady loves cars and trucks of all kinds, and he especially loves the characters from the "Cars" movie by Disney/Pixar. He's never watched the movie in its entirety, but he loves to see bits and pieces (he's a true toddler with a short attention span). Except for the blasted rain moving us indoors, the party worked out very well. He napped through all the preparations, and when he finally awoke all his grandparents, great grandparents, and aunts and uncles were downstairs ready to celebrate. It was his first time ever really enjoying the opening of presents, and boy did he have fun! So many cars and trucks and fun things to choose from--he is still running around like a wild man from toy to toy two days later (our living room still looks like Christmas morning). We loved watching him have so much fun, it was one of those days that makes you know everything is worth it.

A photo dump of Brady's Very Special Day, coming right up!

Cars!

Scene of the crime

The 3 Great-Grandmas and Uncle Dan having a chat

Some of Brady's favorite foods--soft pretzels, broccolli (for real!), and fruit

Just emerging from his nap to a giant HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

"Whoa, there's a lot of people down here!"

Miss Brynne woke up for the fun, too!

 

Presents!

Whoa, that's a big box!

A "manly" kitchen set from Grandma and Pappy Wheeler!

So many cars and trucks, he loved them all...

He also loved his new Thomas table from Gigi and Papa so much he kissed it. Ha!

Lightning McQueen in a cake! Two of his favorite things in one!

Not quite sure what to do here...

Trying to "blow" it out.

Chowing down, it was YUM!

He loves cake. His mother's son!

Awww ;-)

Baby Brynne with Uncle G

A kiss from Aunt Courtney!

He loved that banner! Had to point out each Car...

Miss B was partying, too!

Sitting together watching "Cars" Toons, some short films. He loved that!

Giggles with Grandma Wheeler

He refused to look up for these pics, but they had to be taken! With Aunt Jamie and Uncle G...

Gigi and Papa...

Grandpa and Grandma Lewis...

and Grammy Wheeler and Pappy Wheeler.

Grammy Wheeler and Brynne. That was funny!

Pretend play with his new "outdoor kitchen." Grilling just like Daddy!

A little girl and her Pappy

We were hoping for a group photo here but it's hard with 2 babies! I like this better anyway. A perfect pic!

Me and my babies.

My heart and my soul.

 

 

(Apologies if you were at the party and find your picture excluded, I was not the photographer for much of this day and didn't get everyone I planned to. By the time I realized that not everyone got a picture with Brady, many people had left.)

 

Happy Birthday once more to my dear, sweet little boy!