Happy Birthday Edison!

We celebrated Edison Lee's birthday on Saturday, November 22. He is really two years old! My, how time flies. Edison is into everything the big boys are into. He loves tractors, balls, cars and trucks, and whatever else Evan and Ethan play. He and Ethan are really starting to bond. We had hoped this phase would come, seeing as they are just a few weeks over a year apart in age. Edison had a great birthday here at our house. We had family over and the kids just loved entertaining everyone. Edison especially liked the raw carrots from the veggie tray - he ate his and helped himself to some from everyone else's plate! He was a typical little boy at opening presents. He would toss the clothes for the loot at the bottom of the bags - TOYS! There was so much food we couldn't keep all the leftovers and sent some home with various people. It was fun to have a bunch of people in the house. It got us motivated to finish some projects in the weeks before the party. There is still so much left to do, but we have a good start on getting things ready for the new addition!

A few words about Edison...he is our little moody red head with a big heart and temper! He gets frustrated becuse he cannot always express himself with words but each new day brings him further in his vocabulary. We are learning to NOT judge each child against any other as far as milestones go. They all develop so differently and at such different paces. Edison is full of energy and is a very fast runner and climber. He loves the outdoors. He wants to be in the middle of everything. We are working on transitioning him into Ethan's room. He's not quite ready to part with his baby bed. He loves it. Good thing we have 2! He loves wearing his boots. He loves bathtime with his brothers. He can be very affectionate and cuddly when he wants to. He loves apples, raisins, peanuts, bananas, raw carrots, pretzels, and strawberry-flavored milk. We are so blessed and grateful that God surprised us with such a marvelous gift in Edison. We can't imagine life without him. Love you, Edison!

Proof that carrots were not safe around the bday boy on this day!

No carrot was safe: not on a plate or in a pie,
nor down low or even hi!

It was a tough day . . . with nothing to eat. :)