Choo-choo! Look who turned 2!

Our little man turned 2 last week! It's hard to remember when he was just a tiny thing - he's getting so big and doing and learning so much.  He is obsessed with trains so we decided to theme his birthday around that.

Remember the train table we made in Minersville? Here he and a cousin are sitting on top before the big unveiling. We left it for last.

 Nana Manwill spoiled him with a gift bag full of little wood toys, including a train,

 and a bag of cute, fun, clothes.  They aren't pictured because he was too interested in the toys to notice the clothes!

 The Van Hoose clan went in on trains and tracks for the table.

 Here he's lined up all the trains.  He was instantly in love.

 When the time came to unveil the train table, he enlisted the help of his big sister and cousins.
He was pretty excited.

 Then came the really fun part - putting it all together and playing with it!

 He kept saying, "Chugga-chugga, choo-choo!" and "Wheeeeeee!"

 This was his birthday cake - the second one I've ever decorated. His cake last year was the first. I think it turned out pretty cute. Our friend and neighbor, Ashley, found the cake mold for us at DI a few months ago and it was perfect!

 He wasn't so sure about blowing out the candles but I think he got a kick out of Spencer and I trying to help him.

 All in all, I think the birthday was a success!

 The next Sunday we went over to my dad's house to celebrate with the McConnell side.

 He got a new bike like Lucy's, only blue and green.  He was a bit nervous at first but got excited after Daddy showed him how to ride it.  I'm sure this will provide for lots of fun for him and Lucy this summer.

Sammy and Grandpa sharing some ice cream :)