My Baby is TWO!

My baby boy is 2 years old!  Time has certainly flown!  Brayden is growing into such a smart, funny, handsome little boy!  He has beautiful eyes, a great smile and his laugh is infectious!

Brayden is learning so much every day, surprising us with all he knows!  He talks up a storm!  He has so many words, phrases and sentences that I can't keep up.  He is also very polite.  He makes sure to say "thank you" and "bless you" (even if you've only coughed)!  His favorite responses to any questions are "of course" and "no way"!  He can count to 12 (most of the time) and a recognizes lots of numbers and letters!  Brayden also knows lots of signs.  His favorite are "more", "daddy" and "please" which he signs no matter what.  Others we have to ask him to sign and he will. We are, of course, so very proud of him!  But no pressure though...not from his teacher parents! ;) 

He is such a kind, loving big brother.  He always gives Ethan kisses night-night and is sure to yell "wake up!" when he thinks E needs to be awake! 

Brayden loves to draw and jump and dance and go for walks.  He would rather be outside than anywhere else.  Elmo is his favorite show but he also like Dora & Diego and the Wiggles.  He is beginning to enjoy Thomas and trains.  He knows the NY Giants logo and will emphatically say "Go Giants!" even though Daddy is a Cowboys fan! 

Brayden has changed so much over the past 2 years.  I have enjoyed watching him grow and learn.  Though time passes way too quickly, I am excited to see how B changes over the next year.  I know that he is only going to shine more than he already does!  Brayden is my love and my joy and I can't imagine my life without him!

Here is a look back at Brayden's first 2 years....

Brayden Matthew, born March 1, 2009

B's hospital picture



At 5 months, B could put himself into a sitting position.

 

At 6 months B could stand



He was also crawling at 6 months

Walking with help at 8 months

Walking without help at 10 months.

Always a daredevil!



B's photo shoot at the Story Garden.



Last day as an only child-16 months old.

Big Brother Brayden won't go near his baby brother!

B finally decides it's ok to meet his brother.



B's first haircut!  Such a bog boy!

So silly!

What a sweet big brother!

His new thing...he wants to drive-all the time!

He will jump off anything!

So beautiful!

How old will you be?  TWO!!!! (he's still not sure how to make 2 with his fingers)!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Brayden!