Henry's birthday parties

So, here is how Henry's birthday celebration went:

Since we were going to do his big celebration on Sunday with the family, we did our usual small birthday celebration with cupcakes.

He seemed to really like the flaming candle.

A bit too much, actually.  It proved more interesting than eating the cupcake or opening presents...  kinda made me a tad worried about where we kept the matches, actually...

Here are some snapshots of the kids awaiting the start of the birthday singing:

And Dad actually blows the candle out to prevent any ER trips for the night.

But at least the cupcake was fully appreciated.

And followed by some present opening.

For his official birthday party with the family we waited till Sunday:

Henry likes two things these days (besides making lots of trouble...) : Curious George and trains.  So, Thomas and I made him a cake with both. 

Which he seemed to enjoy...

And it didn't take him too long to get the hang of opening presents, either.

Then he got down to the serious business of playing with them all.  Right away!

Happy # 2!

Happy birthday to our two-year old Henry!!

This is how I always think of him - our baby boy.  Adorableness, itself.  Sometimes naughtiness, itself, too...  but mostly adorableness.

Henry is not only adorable, he is the happiest, most enthusiastic kid you will ever meet.  Every morning when he gets up, he throws his arms around you and gives you a big hug.  And randomly throughout the day, he will come charging at you with more enthusiastic embraces.  He is constantly on-the-go and races around the house, causing mayhem or giving hugs or tackling Thomas.  He is the joyful soul of our family.

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It never ceases to amaze me what just ONE YEAR will change.

From these curls!!  (Oh, I loved them so...)  

To these smiles!

Happy birthday little Henry-man!