Julian's 2nd Birthday

So, wow...I have once again jumped OFF the Blog wagon! I had too many posts I wanted to do, and then they added up and then new things happened, but I felt like I have to catch up with old events before I posted newer ones...which lead to nothing being blogged about because it was just too much. hahaha. Well, today is the start of the catch up posts!! First off is: Julian Charles Forin turned TWO! March 31st, 2016. Oh Julian. I still remember your birth...your birth day. You were so peaceful and sweet. Daddy and I were just in awe of you, and enjoying the experience so very much. What an honor it is to have sacred experiences of bringing a new spirit into the world. When you received your baby blessing a few months after you were born, Daddy and I just cried as we held you and looked at you. I have referred to those moments throughout your little life thus far and they help me remember your spirit and who you are as I learn more of who that is. I know I will always remember certain experiences we have had with you since birth. It truly is an amazing honor and gift to be a Parent. As a baby, you were often referred to as "chill". You were very good natured and yes, you were chill. But I have to say Son, those days are long gone now. haha! You are one energetic, busy, assertive, social, happy, LOUD, boyish, sweet, funny, smart, kind, apologetic, empathic, very aware little boy! Now I am writing this and you are 2 and 5 months old, and all of those qualities are just becoming more amplified! And I guess I have to say, you are still my "chill" boy sometimes too, just less than before;) It is interesting to look back and see many qualities that have always been there in your child, you just know more of what they are really like as they get older as they stick with certain characteristics. It is really neat to look back at old baby footage and see how they are still exactly the same in some ways! Our nicknames for you are: Jugee, Juju, Sonny Jim, and Grandpa Marshall likes to call you "Julie" sometimes, and somehow it's ok when he says it. lol. So your special day was relaxed and nothing over the top, but we celebrated you, sweet Juju: I made pancakes and a smoothie for breakfast which you very much enjoyed and you watched "Aristocats" :

After breakfast, you had a bath and you ran downstairs naked and cuddle up in a blanket on the couch. What a beautiful boy you are Son...:

You and Jay had a bubble bath together, look at your cute bums!! And you being all wild and crazy...

After we got dressed and ready, we went and played at a park and ate at the "Red Barn" for lunch. You played with Sophia, Hazel, and Jayna before your nap. Then Nana, Papa, Grandpa Marshall, and Auntie Michelle came over for homemade pizzas.

We invited our neighbors, the Hughes's over for cake. I put a little effort into it for you this time. I made chocolate cake, with piles of dirt on it (crushed oreos). You blew the candle out like a pro! And then you took them off the cake, along with the trucks...so mature haha!:

We opened presents and you received: lots of new clothes and a few pairs of shoes, playdough, a tube of plastic play dinosaurs with trees and rocks, a book, a new gym bag with your name on the side. You said new words today, and you are speaking sentences!! You said for the first time: " Don't worry Daddy." It was adorable;) I gave you extra love and cuddles today, and I know that you felt special! You peed for the FIRST time on your potty today!! (As I am writing this 5 months later, that was the one and only time you have peed on the potty hahahaha) There you have it Son. You are one loved and special boy, and your family LOVES you soooo very much!!!!