Happy 2nd Birthday Ardan!

Ardan is 2 years old today and we can hardly believe how fast the time has gone.  He is just under 35 inches tall and 28 lbs.  He loves to kick the soccer ball (like a pro!) and help Daddy with any and all projects.  He loved pretty much all Disney animated movies, especially Finding Nemo, Cars, and Monsters Inc..  He is getting used to the idea of having another baby in a few months and being a big brother.  He loves to have a surprised expression when you ask him questions and his words/sounds are coming along.  He continues to be "helpful" in the kitchen and when feeding the dogs.

We have been having gorgeous weather here the last few days and have been playing outside a lot with the dogs.  He has also helped Mommy plant flowers.  We have also been visiting local parks with play areas.

We had his favorite breakfast today, cinnamon buns and scrambled eggs.  He opened just a few of his birthday gifts after breakfast.  We are having a small celebration for his birthday this weekend and will of course post more pictures.

New Baby Keating - name reveal

We have decided on a name for new baby Keating! 

Nolan Fitzpatrick Keating. 

Nolan (Irish meaning 'noble') Fitzpatrick (Grandma Johnson's maiden name). 

We are counting down the weeks til his arrival with house and organization projects.

Construction Zone

We started a major house project last week...putting in new flooring in the whole house.  Ardan likes to help sweep and vacuum up the mess.  He is one of the crew, and enjoys a snack on a bucket just like a real builder.

Dog food and pickle juice?!?!

Ardan's favorite things this month:  Finding Nemo, minions (from Despicable me), rain puddles, pickle juice, and helping to feed Berkley his food. 

I am not sure how we have managed to avoid rain puddles for this long in such a rainy state, but they are no longer a stranger.  He loved splashing in them with his galoshes so much today I basically had to brag him inside to dry off. 

Little man has been interested in trying pickles but more interested in the juice left in the jar. Yum?  Well I don't think so, but we let him take a little sip and I guess this kid likes vinegar.

Ardan does a great job helping to feed the dogs now too.  He gets Berkley's bowl, helps me measure the food, and calls Berk to eat while placing his bowl.  He thought today he would even try a peice of dog food.  While mommy was yelling "don't eat it" daddy was saying "get the camera, what's the big deal?"  At least we know Ardan should like veal and brown rice...

Ardan Art

Ardan's first art from pre-school prep class.

Play-doh!

We have been having lots of fun with play-doh (it's even home-made by mommy)!

February Snow!

We finally got a decent amount of snow after 2 years.  Ardan learned the word 'snow' first hand and had a blast playing, sledding, and building a snow man.
Ardan's First Sled Ride 2.9.2014 Video - CLICK HERE
Ardan Sledding 2.9.2014 Video - CLICK HERE