Happy birthday little man

From this...














to this.
















Sometimes it seems like yesterday, sometimes it seems like a million years ago. He is happy, healthy, funny and 2 years old today. Happy birthday my man. We love you.

1,2,3,4... yay!

Counting and kicking balloons- these are two of his fave things to do! Patrick is turning two soon- wow is that hard to believe. It's not so long ago that I remember what it was like to be a new daddy, proud and scared and... well... in love all over again.

In that spirit... today is a special day in the family. Patrick's little second cousin, Lily Carolyn was born this afternoon. You may remember her from this picture...

















Believe me when I say that no two people have ever been more deserving of their precious baby more than Kelly and Mr C.

To quote her daddy...

"She's perfect. An angel. Can't believe it."

Perfect indeed.

Congratulations guys. You did it Kelly.

My favourite "daily" photos of Patrick

Boy, have I been remiss in updating this blog! In beginning the process of getting back on track, here are some examples of daily updates Heather sends me of Patrick's daily adventures. She takes a photo when they are out and about, and I get to see what they are up to...