The Lizard

Cohen has the same affection toward animals as I do.  One day, he was worried about a worm getting back to its home before a rain storm.  After looking at that worm, he told me he loves all kinds of animals.  He said, "I love everything." One day, we were playing with a big beetle outside of Henry's school.  Everyone was afraid of it, but Cohen surrounded it to make sure it was okay.  As I was hurrying the boys to get home, Cohen didn't want to leave the bug behind.  He turned around and saw someone step on the beetle, and he had a complete meltdown in front of the entire school - screaming, "MOM, SOMEONE STEPPED ON THAT BUG!!!"  Poor buddy was so upset all afternoon.  

This morning, Cohen found a new friend in our backyard.  Not sure why, but he named it Canon the Lizard.  

 The Lizard has crawled all over Cohen.

 He is surprisingly very gentle with it.

Cohen tried to feed it pretzels.

The Lizard is now in a bug container on Cohen's dresser.  He has been showing off everything in his room to his new friend.  Hopefully I can convince Cohen to let us release Canon back to his mommy by tonight.

TWO!

We celebrated Henry turning two for a full week.  Here's a picture overload of the birthday boy.

Yes, my son has red toenails.  The boys beg me to paint theirs when I do mine.  Cohen grabbed the red because "red is a boy color, Mom."  I think it's hilarious, and I draw the line at toenails.  Absolutely no red fingernails!  

Love big brother Cohen in the background videotaping the moment.

Cohen loved celebrating his little brother...sharing cupcakes and presents!

For a while, Henry refused to say that he is two.  He always corrected us and said, "No, ONE!" (while laughing).  Now, he insists that he is FIVE when we ask him.  

Last weekend, Henry had a pool party to celebrate with his friends and family.  We had so much fun that we barely captured any pictures...but here are some.

The children loved the cupcakes, especially Caroline!

Aunt Laura flew down for the big day!

Henry loved his HUGE Thomas and Lighting McQueen balloons.

Palmer

Rice and Connor (Millie in background)

Carson

Being two is awesome!

"Henny Boo" is Two!

Our sweet Henry turned two today, and as I think back to this day in 2010, my mind is flooded with memories from the delivery room (it was a long day, filled with ups and downs...and an amazing ending).  It really does seem like last week that David, Cohen and I walked into the hospital to meet the fourth member of our family.  Henry has gone from a baby to little man, and each day is filled with more fun, laughs, and lots of love.  Here's a little look back on Henry the past two years.

Henry, three-months-old

Henry, first birthday

 Henry, Labor Day - Sept. 3, 2012

Henny, we love you to the moon and back.  Thanks for all of your smiles, giggles, "Eskimos," hugs and kisses.  We can't wait to see what TWO holds for you.  Just don't grow up too fast.