Happy Birthday Brandon!!!!

My Boys!

It's my baby's 2nd birthday today! I can't believe how fast-seriously fast-the last 2 years have gone. I love this age. Just in the past few days he has started to talk more and it's so sweet to hear his little voice! Friday night when we were picking up our traditional Mrs. Backer's birthday cake, we were singing to him on the way home. We were using the 'cha-cha-cha' version of the happy birthday song. Soon, all Brandon would say was, 'Da-da, cha-cha-cha' with a lot of enthusiasm. He also has an obsession with trains. Now, when I say obsession, I mean OBSESSION. He has some little Thomas trains that he carries with him everywhere....in the store, in the car, in the house, etc. and there is big freaking out if one of those trains falls out of his hands! I'm starting to think that this obsession with trains doesn't really end as my Dad has a 'train room' in his home and it's quite the set-up. The grandkids love to see Grandpa's trains. And Grandpa is treating us to the Heber Railroad's Thomas the Tank Engine next Saturday. Brandon is going to think he hit the jackpot! (As well as Zachary and Aidan).

Anyway, our friend, Nicole, gave Brandon a 2 year old haircut today. It's a boy summer cut and it's short! We can spike it up top now, but his curls are gone temporarily. Then, we went to Amanda's last soccer game. She did awesome and stopped 2 goals when she was playing goalie.

Our soccer babe!

After the game we came back to our house with the grandparents and Darin & Kat for dinner and a party. Great bbq and lots of fun. Brandon loved his cake and was blowing out the candles just as Mike would light them. The girls gave B 2 Thomas videos and 2 train cars. G&G Gib gave him a Tonka truck! G&G Arv gave him a Tonka bulldozer. Mom & Dad gave him a Thomas railroad track. He was in Heaven!

Grandma & Papa Gib
Brandon's starting to get a little tired!
Grandma and Papa Arv

We are so blessed to have Brandon in our home. He is such a special light in our lives. He loves his Daddy, loves his sisters, and is a Mom-mom's boy! We have been so blessed! We love you Brandon! Happy Birthday!

Daddy and Brandon playing trains!