Happy 2nd Birthday, Boys!

At 2 years old, Eli:

• loves the color purple!
• will eat almost anything, but loves cottage cheese.
• likes reading the same books over and over.
• enjoys watching Dad play Wii and imitating the sound effects.
• loves running through the house playing chase with Mom or Micah.
• knows his name is Elijah Cheney.
• recognizes the letters E & M. 
• knows Dad's name is Paul, but thinks Mom's name is "Momma."
• enjoys singing, as you can see in this video:

At 2 years old, Micah:

• likes many colors, especially orange and red.
• likes many different foods, especially corn and steamed broccoli.
  
• asks to read a variety of books.
  
• enjoys watching Dad play Wii and imitating the sound effects.
  
• loves running through the house playing chase with Mom or Eli.
  
• knows his name is Micah "Jophus" (i.e. Joseph) Cheney.
• recognizes the letters M, E, and "double-X" (i.e. X).
• knows Dad's name is Paul and Mom's name is Kristy.
• enjoys helping around the house-- doing laundry, sweeping, and watering plants.

 
Eli and Micah both:

• love to read the Bible and know it's about Jesus.
• enjoy coloring, painting, and smashing play-dough.
• are curious about things around them, constantly asking "aye is?" (i.e. "what's this?)
• laugh a lot! 
• love splashing in water and are fascinated with fountains.
• are very proud of their new accomplishments and often say, "I did it!"
• like to have choices when picking clothes for the day.
• say "no" to almost every question they are asked, even if they don't really mean it.
• are a little shy in new situations or with new people.
• love to floss and brush their teeth.
• help Mom make smoothies every afternoon--and snack on the spinach.

And they both LOVE to swing!

(Micah on left, Eli on right)

Happy Birthday, Boys! We love you!