We Have a Two Year Old!

So, Jacob turned two on Saturday. I can't believe it! It doesn't seem like he should be this age yet. We had a small family get together for him yesterday. It was so fun watching him open his presents. He seemed a little overwhelmed by all the fun things hiding in the wrapping paper.

Poem

I saw this on someones blog and liked it so much that I had to share it here....

Two Women

“Once there were two women … Who never knew each other …

One you do not remember … The other you call Mother …

Two different lives … Shaped to make you one …

One became your guiding star … The other became your sun …

The first one gave you life … The second taught you to live it …

The first gave you a need for love … The second was there to give it

One gave you nationality … The other gave you a name …

One gave you talent … The other gave you aim …

One gave you emotion … The other calmed your fears …

One saw your first sweet smile … The other dried your tears …

One sought for you a home … That she could not provide …

The other prayed for a child … And her hope was not denied …

And now you ask me through your tears …

The age-old question unanswered through the years …

Heredity or environment … Which are you a product of?

Neither my darling, neither … Just two different kinds of Love …"

… Author Unknown …

Grandma

Grandma passed away on Monday. She has gone to be with the Lord and she is no longer feeling any pain. For us that are here, we will miss her very much!!! I love you grandma!!!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Summer

Mmmmmmmm...........eating corn on the cob on Labor Day.
Having fun in the water at Hess Lake.
Chillin' with Thundercleese.
Having fun at the playground.
Sitting with Great Grandma on the 4th of July.

Cuckoo

That is Jacobs word for cooking. It's so cute. He sat by me on the chair watching Food Network and when I would ask him what they were doing, he would say "Cuckoo!!" Then, when they would show a stove or something steaming, he'd say "Hot!!" After awhile of that, he actually asked to take a bath!! I'm so glad he likes bathtime!

Certificate of Citizenship

Jacobs Certificate of Citizenship came today! I was very surprised to see it after hearing that it usually takes a year to get. We sent our paperwork out on May 12. So really, it didn't take long at all. And I am really glad that we didn't have to go to Detroit. When I was getting the paperwork ready to send out, there were a few things that I wasn't sure if I needed to send. I sent them anyway. I figured, if they don't need it, they can dispose of it. I'd much rather have that than not send what they did need. So, I guess this means we are officially finished with our paperwork...yipee!!!! (Except post placement reports, which I personally don't consider paperwork.) I was also surprised to see that it says he has been a citizen since his birthday and not when we passed court. I guess that makes him a life long citizen?