Hank and JJ - Birthday Pals

We traveled to Evergreen today for a birthday play date for both Hank and his buddy, JJ, who just turned 2.    

The boys ran around, played with cars and hid in the cabinets together.

 After so much playing, it was time for a lunch break. 

 For dessert,we brought mini birthday cakes. 

 Hank promptly ate a piece, while JJ decorated his with his favorite toys.  

Happy Birthday, boys!

Hank's Latest Fashion

Hats are so much fun!

A Zootastic Day

We went to the zoo today with our friends Becki, Luke and Maria.  

 After seeing all the animals, we ended the day with a train ride.  All aboard!

The Grocery Cart

Hank almost never leaves home without it.  

23 Month Update

Only one more month to go before Hank is officially two years old.  In the meantime, he's blossoming!

       Hank's spoken vocabulary is growing daily.  Although he isn't speaking in full sentences, he understands everything we say, he names what he wants and is very good with saying "please" and "thank you."  He especially enjoys counting to 10 now and he often requests that we join in the fun.  Reading is still a favorite and he wants us to name the letters he sees.  This experience is quite fun for him, as he usually ends up laughing hysterically. Trucks and trains totally rule, too.  Hank points trucks out on every car ride, zooms them around the house and loves to read books about them.  Oh, balls are still on his favorite toy list (the picture says it all)!

Inspiration

This morning's sunrise from our backyard - truly inspiring!