Just like Dad

Jude received a new hat from his Gma and Gpa Gee for this birthday and was trilled to be able to wear a hat just like his dad. I LOVE the expression on his face as he opens it and checks it out. He is so excited, curious, and proud.

Chef Jude

Dear Jude,
You totally dig your new kitchen that you received for your birthday. Despite your limited experience, you are quite the chef. You make delicious creations for you dad and I to eat every night. Last night we feasted on your multiple course meal of coffee, noodles, chicken soup, and carrot pie. Whatever will you make us tonight?

Bad Parents

Dear Jude,
Your dad and I let you stay up way to late playing with your cousins on Friday night of Easter weekend. On Saturday night your cousins came over to our house to celebrate your birthday and you nearly fell asleep in your cake. Sorry son.  Sunday night after your cousins left you asked us "Where did my cousins Go?" a million times. I hope you loved every minute of the celebration as much as we did, despite your tiredness.

Jude is 2!

Dear Jude,

Wow...you are two. Your dad and I are so proud of all that you have accomplished in two years and can't believe how fast the time has gone. You love to run in your "fast shoes", sing twinkle twinkle little star, whine to be picked up "I need up momma", pat us on the head and give big hugs when you say you are sorry for something, jump and dance to music, use the pot holders to hold every pot you make soup and noodles in your new kitchen, say "I play with you just one more minute" when we tell you it is bedtime, ride in "papa's big truck", carry your toolbox all over the house and help dad with every house project, cook with mom, and say "I love you so so much" with a big cheesy grin. We love you son and can't wait to see what your third year will bring.

Love,

Momma and Daddy

PS Next year we promise to comb your hair before your birthday photos.

Amazed by Smarties

Easter

 

Dear Family,

Thank you for a great Easter weekend.  Jude is still talking about his cousins and daily asks, "where my cousins go?".   Whenever he sees that basket of plastic eggs we have an impromptu Easter egg hunt around the house.  I have a feeling I will be finding eggs in mystery locations for quite some time.  It was really fun for Jon and I to watch Jude experience Easter this year. He was too young to participate in many of the activities last year, but this year he was so intrigued by dying Easter eggs, excited to search for his treats during the Easter egg hunt, and in all his glory playing with his big cousins. It is amazing the difference a year makes.  Thanks to everyone for making the weekend special.  Ava and Eden - we missed you....looking forward to getting together soon.