In honor of his zeal for all things loud and dangerous--particularly yard equipment--I attempted a lawnmower cake for his little family celebration a few days later. He at least recognized what it was supposed to be, so I was happy! The candles were so fun for him we did it two times. Post-party, he has been making mega block "cakes" for himself and we are all expected to sing "happy birthday" to the boy with the reward of a mega block piece to pretend to munch.
Eben lumps all yard tools into one category--"broom broom" (add a little growl to it when you say it--makes sense). He longs to go to the garage and just touch various broom brooms. He will pop up from a nap if he hears a broom broom in our yard or a neighbor's, eager to watch. His cup overfloweth when Ed actually lets him hold a running weed whacker (sans the string) or I start the leaf blower for him and pass it to him. With that in mind, Kans made him a very special gift, one which she titled, "Eben's New Broom Broom Book". Thanks to all the advertisements in the News Tribune, she gave him a load of eye candy. He requests it often, and I think that makes sweet Kans pretty happy.
I love this pic. Anika is cracking up (while eating applesauce) at Eben's sound effects while viewing his new book.
Some other facts about this two-year-old fella:
-He can't get enough of snuggling or tickling.
-He likes to show off for Kanners (even if he knows he'll get busted for whatever he's doing).
-He LOVES to cozy up for a good book (at least for a few minutes).
-He is passionate about food, music, animals, and broom brooms, of course.
-He has figured out how to hop out of his crib. (So long, sweet, long naps!)
-He wants to be just like Daddy.
-He is PRECIOUS!
This was so fun to read! And, I can TOTALLY tell that was a lawnmower cake.
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad to finally see some pictures of that cool cake and Eben's big day! Weird to think he is two already!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the posts, they are always so exciting to see! :)
Happy birthday Ebs! I find myself saying "broom broom" whenever I am showing Truman a truck or a machine. :) Your cake is amazing! Love ya.
ReplyDeleteWe just love your kids! Happy two years to Eben! The cake is amazing...what a thoughtful & creative Mama.
ReplyDeleteTime for an update sis! :)
ReplyDeleteWhoa- guess I haven't been here in a while! (this is mal not Eva) These are sweet pictures! i'm glad you recording all these thigns about Eben at this age. I think Anika's book idea is awesome, too- a great gift for him!
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