And going down the slip-n-slide with daddy!
What a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon!
Nicholas is getting better and better at driving the power chair at Shriner's! Hopefully we will be ordering one of his own in the next few months. I just love to watch him experience new things and grow and learn. He's such a sweet little boy and his daddy and I are very proud!
The Jungle Cruise ride was the first one we went on at Disneyland
Celebrate parade
Crashed out after a long day at Disneyland. He loved Pirates of the Caribbean, Winnie-the-Pooh's ride, Casey Jr.'s train, Finding Nemo's submarine ride, and watching all the other people all over the park.
The morning was a bit hazy, but it was beautiful by lunchtime
Lyndsey and I posed for a photo on the pier
Nicholas enjoyed his first beach experience...even if it was a little windy!
Lyndsey found a cute tiara for the perfect photo op
Morning time in mama's bed...playing and watching cartoons
First time at library story time. Nicholas really enjoyed it. They sang "happy birthday" to him at the beginning of class, then we read stories, did finger plays and songs, and Nicholas especially enjoyed the bubble machine.
After the library Nicholas helped mama run a few errands...and the rain missed us, which made getting in and out much easier!
One of our errands was picking up this "birthday boy" tee shirt because it's always important for every one you see to know you're celebrating your second birthday!
After nap time, Nicholas enjoyed playing with toys and watching a few more cartoons...
while mommy made his yummy birthday cake!
Gramme and Grandpa brought over some pizza for dinner so they could celebrate with us
After dinner Nicholas enjoyed opening his gifts from mommy and daddy. The theme this year was balls. He got a large bouncy ball, several small balls he can hold in his hands, a couple squishy balls, a football, and a ball with big holes in it so it's easy to grab. Every time he opened a new one he would exclaim, "Ball!" with lots of excitement. He's an easy kid to please!
He also got some tee shirts and socks since he has a bazillion pairs of pants but not too many tops!
After dinner we ate cake and try as he might...
he couldn't quite blow his candle out so mommy had to help him.
Yum...cake!
After cake was bath time and a bit of cuddle time with daddy and mommy before bed. I think our little man had a fantastic day!
Yesterday, Nicholas received an early birthday present from his Godmother, Lyndsey. She sent him an electronic Thomas the train set and he loves it!
When I laid him next to it to watch it go around the track he said, "Wow!" and started making train sounds-"Choo-choo," as it went 'round and 'round. Thanks for such a great gift, L! I think you can tell by his expression in the photo how much he loves it.
Another new thing is the wrist supports Nicholas received a couple weeks ago. His wrists are very floppy so the supports help give him stability when he is doing various activities. For example, today when he was reading a book, it was easier for him to turn the pages and move his hands to touch the pictures on each page. They also help him to play with many of his toys since his fingers are free, but his wrists are supported.
Next Thursday our little guy will turn two years-old. I am so thrilled to see him celebrate this birthday. When he was diagnosed at ten months we were not sure that he would live long enough to see his second year of life. We are so blessed that he has made it this far and are so happy to see him thriving with such a devastating disease. Thank you for all your prayers, constant support, and words of encouragement.
This is a beautiful hanging basket that my mom bought me for mother's day. It is hanging from the wooden beam that covers our patio and every time I look out the window it makes me smile.
Before dinner Gramme gave Nicholas some love.
This little boy is the reason I get to celebrate this wonderful day for moms. He is the joy of my heart and brightens every day with his adorable smile.
