Pepa D came to California for a quick weekend and stayed with us his final night. Sawyer wasted no time showing him all of his cars, especially how they drive in, out of, and all around his garage:
Sawyer explains how he likes to do things:
I love how he looks for approval:
And studies his Pepa’s every move:
“Lightening McQueen”
Trying out the newly loosened elevator, thanks to Pepa D:
Moose pajamas (my favorite):
This is serious business:
I don’t think Sawyer will ever forget the first time he sat in Bob’s race car, but this time he was Pepa kitty cat. That night, Sawyer, Bob, and one of his cats all tried to go to sleep in Sawyer’s room. I will always remember this sequence of events:
Hotsie: Meow
Sawyer: Kitty cat
Bob: Shhh
(pause)
Hotsie: Meow
Sawyer: Kitty cat
Bob: Shhh
(over and over again)
I finally had to wheel Sawyer’s crib into our room, otherwise he never would have gone to sleep. Abby reminded me how Sawyer stood at the front of his crib as I moved him, just like he was manning the ship. I didn’t get to see it as well, but she couldn’t stop laughing. He’s such a character.
Thanks again for coming by to stay with us, Pepa D! Speaking of the race car, this was the first picture we used in our preschool applications (more on that soon):
It is really hard to catch up with all the fun and exciting things Sawyer did in Ohio. Our blog is essentially still on the first few days of the trip. I’m pretty sure by the smile on his face, that getting to “drive” in Pepa D.’s race car was definitely a highlight.
Meeting #99.
In the driver’s seat.
Pure joy.
In Pepa’s lap.
Learning how it all works.
This is my favorite pic.
Well, I really like this one too.
Not giving up the wheel.
“Nother race car ov’r d’air”
Still driving.
“Race car downstairs” was heard many times while we were there.
I neglected to mention Sawyer’s other favorite thing to do at the Doernberg’s: watch videos of race cars. So the list now reads, piano, kitty, stairs, and race cars. Sawyer actually sat still long enough for me to get some great pictures of him and Bob.
He really is serious about his music:
And very much a performer:
I bet he’s looking at a kitty:
Great picture:
Later, Sawyer sat down to watch some videos of Pepa in his race car. Hard to say which one enjoyed it more. Look at how closely Sawyer is watching Bob type:
And how much he wants to say “Sawyer do it”:
Happy as a clam:
Whoa:
No doubt telling me how he’s watching race cars:
Look at that smile:
Twins:
Just wait until he sees the race car up close!
Get ready for cute overload.
He woke up to find three birthday balloons:
His favorite was the one with Dora, Boots, and Diego playing soccer:
Stamps!
A choo-choo train and bing-bing-bing crossing:
Patiently waiting for his next present:
And moving way too slow at the unwrapping:
Fire cuck!
Back to the stamps:
Here you go, Momma:
Very happy:
Wee-ohh, wee-ohh, wee-ohh:
Studying everything new:
Making his move:
Gotcha:
You stand here:
Wee-ohh again:
Talking to Uncle Kevin while he plays:
Oh, I see how this works:
Anything else in here?
Nope:
No, really. There’s nothing in there, Sawyer:
I’m gonna make this next (really, he’s going to convince me to do it for him):
Abby put his garage together while he napped:
Later in the day, we skyped with our parents to sing happy birthday to him:
Wearing his #2 shirt from Mema and Pepa T and playing with his new cars from Mema and Pepa D:
Note sure about the candle:
More interested in the cars:
So serious, Sawyer:
Candle, again:
Looking to Momma for guidance:
So sweet:
It took him a couple of minutes to fully comprehend the awesomeness of his new garage (it really is amazing, Abby did a phenomenal job of discovering it and then finding one to buy):
But he took to the cars right away:
Skyping:
Here’s one very happy two year old:
He played with his new garage for a solid hour while we skyped with my brother and sister. He was so focused on his new cars and garage that he barely paid any attention to the rest of us. It was nearly impossible to get him away from it and into the shower. He finally fell asleep at 10pm. I’d say he had a very good day.
Thanks again to each of our families for helping us celebrate his second birthday, I can’t wait to see you again this weekend!
Grandpa Doernberg sends us this excellent video of Sawyer’s first semi-civilized meal. He loved playing with his new digger utensils from the moment his Aunt Sarah gave them to him, but now he’s actually using them to eat! Witness the magic:
Abby said he’s definitely feeling better and has his appetite back in a big way. Of course that means that he has twice his normal energy too, which is my favorite time to be with Sawyer. I am really looking forward to seeing them on Wednesday!
My dad visited with us over the weekend on his way to China. From the moment he arrived to the moment he left, Sawyer watched his every move and loved having him around. It was such a fun weekend! I know Sawyer will be so excited to see him when we are home in a month.
Sawyer cuddled up with my dad he arrived. I’m pretty sure Sawyer thinks that everyone naturally comes with a laptop.
Sawyer’s Grandma and Grandpa Doernberg threw Sawyer the best birthday party Sawyer has ever had! Growing up, I always had great birthdays, and so the tradition continues for Sawyer. Grandma did the planning, and Grandpa did the pick-up and delivery. It was perfect.
Is that Elmo?
No, it’s Sawyer! Grandpa did a great job selecting balloons.
Balloons on parade!
Welcoming Grandma and Grandpa Truitt.
Grandma Penny and the Birthday Boy.
If you are wondering why Sawyer looks like a boxer, it is because he had a mishap a few days before his birthday. He is so quick! He walked up to the gas fireplace and touched the glass. I had checked the glass a few minutes prior, and it did not feel that hot. I was wrong. Crying, wailing, and blisters resulted in the hours and days following. Luckily, he was feeling slightly better by his birthday.
Waiting for cake.
Diggers and scrapers are his favorite. Actually, anything with wheels will do!
Getting tired.
I had an amazing time too.
What you’ve all been waiting for.
Relaxing after the party with Grandpa Doernberg — getting a shoulder rub.
The Birthday Boy!
We have been so lucky to have visits from Sawyer’s Grandma Doernberg and Grandparents Truitt in the past month. Unfortunately, Sawyer’s Grandpa Doernberg was unable to visit, so we are sending out a special spaghetti-faced hello to him. Plus, he let me know that we have been neglecting our viewing audience recently. To be fair, Sawyer was spoiled with constant attention from his Grandparents, which has left me and Scott to try and fill the void. We are very, very tired.
Yep, this is fun.
Hmmmmmm, I wonder how I can get more food on my face?
And everywhere else.
I wonder how long my face will stay orange?
So proud of himself!
More pictures from our Ohio State day. Sawyer will wear a hat and not really realize it until I fool with it. Then he realizes that it would be more fun to eat it than wear it. Thanks again Grandpa D.
Sawyer has been growing like crazy the past few weeks. All of a sudden he has outgrown a lot of his clothes that have looked, in our eyes, like they would not fit for a while. He received so many wonderful things when he was born, and even though we have tried things on him periodically, he has really surprised us by his growth.
I have tried to take pictures of all of these wonderful gifts, so the givers could see Sawyer in them. This post packs in three of those items. His hat, which was a gift from his Grandpa Bob, came with the outfit seen in the previous ode to Ohio State. The onesie was a gift from Janet, a close family friend of Grandma Penny. The jeans were a gift from Great Aunt Jenny, and the Ohio State towels and light up buggies were gifts from Grandma Penny and Grandpa Steve.
Not Levi’s, but still cute.
Sawyer is sending out a special shout out to Janet…it is not exactly a shout, more of a, well I’ll let you come up with a word for it… Janet, whenever you need a really good laugh, these two videos will do the trick!