Happy 2 year Birthday Braden

Whose hand is bigger? Boy has Braden grown!

Braden's Birthday Party

Braden turns 2 - Braden is now officially a toddler and one who loves Fire Trucks. I made him a special Fire Truck cake which he loved. The day was a lot of fun. Braden woke to some fun decorations and a sausage and egg breakfast. We then had friends and family over for some homemade pizza's. Aaron is quite the pizza chef....along with Brian's friend AnnMarie.

Braden knew right what to do and blew out his candle. He enjoyed opening gifts and we all had fun playing with his toys (Hot Wheels, Thomas the Train, connectible blocks, Basketball goal and his first remote control Fire Truck). At the end of the day, you'd think Braden would have crashed but instead, it was over an hour after we first put him to bed that he finally fell asleep! It was a day I think he'll remember!

Birthday Candles - Braden is really into Fire Trucks so I surprised him with a fun cake. I think he was in awe but really enjoyed it! He knew right what to do and blew out his candle...after trying to put it out with his fingers! (smile)

Braden's TWO!

Braden's Two! - professional photos for his two year old portrait. What a handsome little boy!

Fire Truck Puzzle

Puzzles - Braden loves puzzles and is really good at them. His Uncle Robert tried to outsmart him with this mega puzzle. It was huge and they had fun putting it together. Maybe in a few months he'll be doing this one lickity split like the other puzzles that he plays with.

Our Visit to Grandma and Grampa Gens' in Ohio

Corn on the Cob - I didn't think Braden knew how to eat corn on the cob but I let him try some of mine. I never got it back....he LOVES corn on the cob!

Releasing Minnows - Braden and Grampa Gens on another trip to release fish into the water. Something they will enjoy many more times I'm sure.

Playground - Grandma and Grampa have the best park near their house. We went there multiple times and mom enjoyed it as much as Braden. He took his ball everywhere with him even down the slide. Grampa taught him how to dribble and that was fun to watch. I think we have a basketball player on our hands!

Akron Zoo - Grandma Gens, Uncle Robert, Braden, Reece and I all went to the Akron Zoo. It was fantastic! The best children's zoo I think I've been too. Braden's favorite animal was the otter and he enjoyed the jelly fish exhibit. A good time was had by all!

Hanging out - Grampa Gens with the boys!

Happy Birthday - We celebrated many birthday's! Grandma Gens (7/29), Uncle Robert (8/13), Aaron (via long distance thoughts...smile...8/22) and Braden (9/7). Grandma made her famous ice-cream cake roll which we all enjoyed. Braden received many goodies including an Elmo shirt which he loves. THANKS!

Out and About - enjoying the beautiful weather in Canal Fulton. We went to the park, took a stroll and ended the afternoon with ice-cream.

Brothers

Whose Who? - just for fun similar photos at similar ages. They may be brothers but they both have their own look!

Braden at 4 weeks:

Reece at 6 weeks:

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Daddy! - Aaron turned the big 34 and we celebrated by going to the Topeka Zoo. It was a gorgeous day and we all had fun.

Whose Looking at Who?

Brothers - Reece and Braden checking each other out. They are friends already!

Happy 1 month Birthdady Reece

Hand comparison - just like with Braden, we'll see when Reece's hand is larger than his daddy's! It won't be long I'm sure!

Yummy Brownies

Baking with Dad - Braden loves to help out in the kitchen. Here he is baking brownies with Aaron.

Tickling

"Tickle, Tickle, Baby" - Braden loves to tickle Reece's toes!

Cutie Patootie

Hello - Reece is wide awake and loves to look around. He's a cutie!