2nd birthday celebration has officially kicked-off…

While J will not be 2 until February 9th, his buddy Dottie recently celebrated her 2nd birthday.  Today we did a get together with the kiddos, and Dottie was kind enough to share her party with Jacob...

Officially kicking-off his birthday celebration. 

First, there was lots of play time... Since J was the only boy amongst two girls, he began by playing on his own - around the girls.  Then he got bolder, injecting himself into the fray... And the girls seemed to realize, he really is not a bad guy.  Or maybe it was because he found Dottie's apple juice & hand delivered it to her.  After that, Dottie & Ava welcomed him into their fold. 

Shortly thereafter, we opened presents... I'm amazed at how little interest Jacob had in presents last year, as to it this year... Christmas really allowed J to build up his skills, and today he showed them off... When presented with his gift, he got right down to business...

That said, once the paper was all gone, he was content to go back to what he was playing...  I wonder if by next year the whole concept will have taken shape in his curious little brain...

Thank you to Dottie for sharing today's celebration & opening her home to us.  And a thank you to Ava for being such a good sport, having to wait until April to join in the celebration.  Lastly, thank you to both girls mom's for the great gifts.  I'm certain they will get much abuse love in the upcoming days...