The start to Mason's 2nd Birthday

Mason work up asking to play with trains. So we figured this was the perfect time to give him half of his presents...since they were trains! He understands opening presents now, but he does ask for help in getting them started.

Wyatt was very interested in what Mason was doing. Mason was happy to show Wyatt his toys, but did not want to give Wyatt one to play with. Oh the fun of sharing that will develop once Wyatt starts reaching for and wanting toys.

Mason is opening his new Thomas back pack that was picked out at The day out with Thomas

Proud backpack owner trying it out...although he is reluctant to put things in it yet. He is still carrying his treasures in his hands.

Mason's favorite breakfast food...and well food in general is waffles. So this being a birthday breakfast it needed a little embellishment: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sprinkles, a little vanilla ice cream, and of course syrup. We put a candle on top and sang happy birthday. I was getting ready to tell him how to blow out the candle, and he did it on his own without any prompting!

Here is the birthday boy enjoying his wonderful birthday breakfast. And with a breakfast like this, who has time to use a fork?

This is the first birthday that we celebrated where it has felt like it has been understood. I don't know if Mason gets that this day is the day he was born - but he understands that today is about him and special. It is so wonderful to be able to make him smile and laugh with something as simple as sprinkles. It makes me so sad for the kids out there who don't have this ability to have parents to make them laugh and celebrate and love them. All of the kids who are waiting for adoptive or foster homes.