Two

Oliver celebrated his second birthday for several days.  Our friends from Seattle (Darcy, Ryan and Arlo) were in town, and I took the day off from work on his birthday (a Thursday).  We went to the Trolley Museum, which Oliver loved.  Friday, Grandma and Nana came into town.  Saturday, we celebrated Oliver's birthday with a few of his friends (Arlo, Celia, Abby & Bo, and Tommy), Sheryl, Nana, and Grandma.  Oliver was showered with love (and gifts).  When asked, his only request for his birthday was "I want a Chevy."  We did get him a '57 Chevy and it is still his favorite gift.  The only thing he did not like about his birthday was when everyone sang him Happy Birthday, our little man is not a fan of being the center of attention.  But, when it came to one-on-one time with his friends and family, he soaked it up.

As for my perspective on the past two years: pure joy.  I am so thankful for my wonderful husband who is also the best daddy I can imagine for a little boy to have and for our wonderful son who has brought us more love and joy in the past two years than we could ask for in a lifetime.

Oliver taking a moment to smell the flowers on the morning of his birthday.

Oliver and Mommy on the trolley--Oliver is proudly holding his new Chevy and his ticket that just got punched.

Oliver and his buddy Arlo out for a walk, checking out those sweet tires.

My blue eyed baby.

Blowing out his two candles (with a little help from Daddy).

I think everything he got for his birthday had wheels.

And here is much of the birthday loot all lined up.

Oliver at his party with the "TWO" shirt that grandma made him, which includes 3 of his favorite things in the letters:  tractors, trucks and turtles (which was also the theme of his party).  Note, his Chevy and Myrtle are close at hand.

Oliver, Celia, and Abby (yes, he loves the older ladies) at the turtle bean bag throw.

Sheryl and her daughter at the "stamping station."

Our dear friends who party prepped all morning and then had to catch a cab for a flight to Seattle in the afternoon.  They obviously went above and beyond the typical house guest--thank you!!!

Still a little teary-eyed from the Happy Birthday singing, but all was good after blowing out his candles and getting a tractor cookie.

Getting ready to fill up his fire engine with his new Gas Station from Aunt Sheila.

Once everyone had gone.  Oliver spent the rest of the evening doing his favorite thing--riding his fire engine.