Party Pictures

We had a fun party in Logan last Saturday afternoon. Justin had a good time decorating the cake that I baked. As I started mixing it up, he said, "Remember, it's like you're laying the foundation and I'll build the finished product." I laughed but he was serious... he really didn't let me help much with the fun part. I have to admit that he has a knack for creative cakes! Nolan's great-grandma and grandpa Moulton were there, great-grandma Petersen, Grandma Kathi, and the Campbell family came too. It was quite a crowd singing happy birthday. Nolan sure liked it when we cheered for him when he blew out the candles, which he knew how to do perfectly without even spitting on the cake!

Nolan is so happy with all of his fun gifts except for the train set we got him. I guess it was a little advanced because he got pretty frustrated when he couldn't get the coal marbles in the proper place fast enough. He had a meltdown and swept his arm across the tracks and just screamed out as he destroyed the setup. It was pretty funny, actually. We'll be wrapping that train up for Christmas, I think! He absolutely loves his big truck, new trike, lawnmower, and cuddly bear. When it warms up he'll even have a little pool to enjoy in the backyard. Thank you to all of you who came to celebrate our little guy. We still can't believe how lucky we are to have him!

Nolan had his 2-year-old well check-up and he's as healthy as a horse! He is in the 80th percentile for height and the 30th for weight. Long and lean. I remember thinking when he was 9 months or so that he'd grow out of his height sooner or later. I guess he hasn't yet. Maybe it's here to stay despite his average height parents! He was a little tuff guy with his shot. As he got poked I popped a sucker in his mouth. It works every time.