Deuce!

We can't believe we have a two year old. Where has the time gone? Liam has brought us so much joy over the past two years. Happy Birthday, Liam. We love you!

Liam's birthday fell on a Friday. At the JCC, the whole school gets together on Fridays for Shabbat Sing. The singing is already a favorite time of Liam's but on his birthday it was even more special.

First, his teachers and friends made him a special birthday crown.

Then they gave him an Israeli flag to wave. Classic.

Then he got to go up front with all of the other kids celebrating birthdays that week for a "Happy Birthday" song. He noted to mom that they were all big kids, and no one else had a birthday hat.

He got to help hold the challah bread.

And then even better, he got to eat it.

Back in the classroom, things took a different turn. Liam was not really in the mood for a birthday celebration. He didn't like all of the attention. You will not see a smile in these shots.

Not so sure about this.

Looking a little pained. Good thing Thom was there to help him blow out the candle.

This photo was taken by the birthday boy.

Liam's sour mood was quickly lifted by a post-school trip to Aunt Peggy's to see Peggy and a visiting cousin Sean, which involved some fun playground time and playing soccer with Sean. Uncle Pete shared a birthday with Liam. It is a special connection between them, so we were happy to be able to spend time with Aunt Peggy that day and the Maddens toasted Uncle Pete that night. We miss him.

Back at home, the happy mood continued, due to the presence of Dad and presents.

Another cupcake for the birthday boy...

Now we have a happy birthday boy!

Declan enjoyed the celebrating too!

We had a birthday party for Liam on Saturday. The theme was Liam's favorite thing - sports, sports, sports! Like father like son. The cold, rainy, day drove us inside, but all of the kiddos had fun and adults got some amusement watching them play. Declan did not exactly enjoy the day, so mom doesn't have too many pictures to show for the party. Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us!

Mom and her baker's assistant whipped up some football, basketball, soccer ball, tennis ball, and baseball cakes. Geez mom, no bowling ball or hockey puck?

The assistant proudly displays his creations.

Uh oh. Cake/song time. Another apprehensive Liam.

Luckily mom and Finley are there to help blow out the candles.

We also have a few shots of us hanging out.

Who's the big boy on Liam's chair? Oh. It's Declan, aka Mr. Amazing.

Dad and Liam help Declan "work out" in his gym.