Isaac's second birthday party was followed by his two year check up and he was a total trooper.  There were no shots, but he did have to get blood drawn.  It took a little longer than normal, but he was a tough guy through out, shedding only a few tears towards the very, very end.  He also clocked in on pace.  He has dropped off in size as most breast fed babies do, but since that initial drop off he has held strong on his percentiles.  He is 30% in height and weight, with his weaponhead hitting the 75%.  Overall it was very good visit with a very good boy.  When asked about his size, the doctor looked at Bianca and said, "I am sure you have noticed that your short."  As a matter of fact, she has, but she had to ask the question because I was bugging her about it.  Isaac also impressed the doctor with his speech and motor skills.  All in all, a very good check up.

Here he is getting ready for the big inspection:

A pillow.  That's right, Isaac asked us, out of the blue for a pillow.

Last night after bath one of his thin blankets was still on top of the changing table.  He hopped on the table, balled up the blanket, and used it as a pillow while he was getting a new diaper put on.  He then flipped over for his customary back rub from Mom (he balls up like a little cat, it is absolutely adorable).  After this he sat up and said to us: "pillow".  Bianca and I looked at each other and asked him what did he want.  Again he said "pillow." 

So first thing this morning we went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond and got him an Isaac sized pillow (which was really just a travel pillow).  Once I get a picture of him with his new prized possession I will take a picture of it. 

A tour of the 2nd birthday festivities continues.  The party itself was pretty awesome.  We had Nanny, Poppa Dom, Uncles Dom and John (aka Uncle Jominic), Auntie Erica and the boys, GG, and Katie all up for some awesome Fajitas and cake.  Crucial on this party list was the celebrity--Colby Dylan.  As you have seen Isaac has become obsessed with all things Colby.  He likes Colby the kid, Colby's name, saying Colby's name over and over again, all of Colby's Dump Dumps (dump trucks), all of Colby's riding scoot toys, and well, really anything Colby-related.  At least five times a day Isaac, out of nowhere will stop whatever he is doing and look at Bianca or I and ask: "Colby?".  Fortunately, Colby was here.

We tested out the new pool free backyard and to our delight it was a perfect play space for three little boys.  The patio served as seating for the spectators, while the wild rumpus took place on the grass.  We built an awesome, even taller milk crate tower and took turns knocking it over.  Here is Myles giving it the old heave hoe:



After that Nanny and Poppa Dom busted out their gift for Isaac Anthony, a sweet Kettler Trike.  Here is the two year old of the hour enjoying the truly awesome gift:



Once Isaac had tooled around on his trike, we decided to eat Mom's awesome Train Cake, with cars being chosen in age order, youngest to oldest.  Here is the actual birthday song and cake car distribution:


After that the big kids played catch in the backyard and the little kids rode around in the trike or wagon (last year's awesome present from Nanny and Poppa Dom).  I will note that Uncle John, the bat and golf club killer, also killed my BRAND NEW Nerf Football, purchased the day before just for a catch session.  He received in one piece and it departed his possession in two.  This is a NERF football folks.  How do you break one of those?

Happy Birthday Isaac Anthony.