Dear Hunter, (I can't belive you are 2)

Dear Hunter,

         Happy 2^nd Birthday Big Boy! You simply bring more happiness to your daddy and me, than we could have ever imagined. This past year has been the best yet! You finally learned to walk at 18 months, and just a few days ago started running with a little more grace. Your language is far above others your age, and your personality is so much brighter than most. You talk all the time, and repeat EVERYTHING we say. You love animals and being outside!You enjoy dancing and singing along with cat in the hat. You are energetic, sometimes loud, loving, and sensitive. You enjoy being the center of attention (and we let you).

         Your favorite things right now are tractors, trucks, trains, and combines. Your favorite toy is your power wheel tractor. You still and always have enjoyed reading books to mommy, and for mommy to read to you. We read several books a night, and you have started repeating the words. Just last night we read “Old Hat New Hat” and you repeated every word and laughed at the end. 

        Your two year appointment was a few days ago, you weigh 30lbs and 35 1/2 inches. I am so proud and excited to say that for the first time ever you are above the 50 percentile at 84% for height and 74% for weight. 

        You enjoy your food and snacks. I am not sure you have a favorite food right now, because you will literally eat anything we give you. You have started asking for ketchup and mustard to dip things in and you go to the fridge and beg for pickles and green olives. Chocolate still doesn't agree with you and well really sweets in general are not good to you. In moderation sweets are OK, but you rarely get to have a bite of something chocolate, as you will cry for hours.

       You are so sweet, kind and caring toward everyone. When another child is crying you will stand by them until you know they are ok. Although you are still a little boy, that gets in trouble frequently for getting into things you are still an amazing child.  I pray you continue to be as sweet, kind, and caring as you are now with wisdom, strength, and courage to follow your dreams whatever they may be.Being your mom is an honor I take pride in it and always will. We are so thankful for the joy and happiness you bring to our life, and of course all the lessons learned.

Love you Always and Forever!

Mom