Shep turns 2, peep peep!

I can't believe my baby is 2!!!!  

We spent Shep's birthday weekend in Texarkana with MiMi and Grandad.  The boys swam, swam, swam, and swam some more!

The birthday boy showing off his two year old physique.  ;)  He still has rolls, but they are slowly disappearing.  Boo.

MiMi outdid herself as always.  She cooked WAY more than she needed too, and then topped it off with the most awesome birthday cake EVER.  Shep is beyond obsessed with Thomas, so he was super excited to see this cake....

And the presents....Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, and more Thomas.  

Doing the honors...

And he approves of the taste, too! ;)

The birthday boy these days:

~He is a pretty good talker, putting 3-4 words together

~Did I mention he loves Thomas?????  He ALWAYS wants to watch Thomas, build train tracks, or read Thomas books.  He can name all the main engines and a few others.  He calls James the red engine "Jimmy."  

~He is a pretty good eater and especially loves ice cream.  

~He doesn't let big brothers push him around.  He isn't afraid to hit or fight back.

~He likes to do things on his own....put on his shoes, wash himself in the bathtub, brush his teeth, etc. He has been able to tell me since about 18 months when he tee tees or has #2.  He is even dry most mornings. Mommy just isn't brave enough to potty train yet since I still have to stay on top of Charlie about the potty. ;)

~He is a snuggle bug!  Loves to be held and hugged.  At night he loves reading a book and then I sing him a song....snuggling the whole time.