Sam is 2!

Sam turned 2 yesterday.  I have been reflecting this last week on how much my boy has grown up over the last little while.  All of the sudden, Sam has taken off with his language abilities.  He understands so much more, says new words every day, has recently begun singing along with us, and constantly surprises us with his descriptions.  He loves monster trucks, turtles (hence the cake below), trains, all things Cars, being outside, and his sister.  

Sam loved his Cars cookie cutters from Mor Mor and Far Far. 

One of the several books he got for his birthday.  When Sam asks to have us read a book, he always says, "Read, read" and it just always makes me smile.  How can I resist that cute expression and the accompanying smile? 

An Imaginext truck, books, and a birthday card...where to begin?

Abby got Sam a dozen small, plastic turtles.  They have gone everywhere with us since yesterday morning.  Their adventures have included flying, diving, a bath, and being chucked over tables and at people.  

 

Thanks to the cool Stoddards and Parkers, Sam has Toy Story figures and a great Cars Memory game.  The coolest part of the game is the plastic cars that came inside...or maybe it's the lid that doubles as a hat...

Thanks to everyone who remembered Sam's birthday and helped him feel special.  When he woke up this morning, I asked him if he had a happy birthday.  He said, "Funny turtle cake", which made me feel like a super-mom, and then he talked about his books, turtles, and monster trucks.  We love you, Sam!