Dear Brycey Boy,

My goodness-what a handsome, and loving big boy you are growing up to be. You have so many terrific qualities already at only 2 years old. Someday you'll be quite the catch for some cute girl! These are some of my favorite things about you:

• you are a backseat Rock Star-jammin & singing tunes like: "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble, "They Don't Care About Us" by Michael Jackson, "Soul Sister" by Train, and "Radio Ga-Ga" by Queen! (Most 2 year olds sing those songs right???? lol)
• your sweet voice. We love hearing you count to 10 all by yourself
• hearing you say the Pledge of Allegiance with your chubby little hand on your heart
• NOT a picky eater (we greatly appreciate that!)
• great manners-most always use "pwease", "tank you" & "welcome" (you're welcome)
• your personality is a lot like mine-one track mind! You do NOT wait around to learn things-you learned to use the potty for BOTH business matters by watching sister at 18 months old! You are still mastering it-but pretty soon those icky diapers will be gone and you can rock the chonies like big sister! You love to do EVERYTHING she does. Nothing can hold you back!
• I love watching you RUN to the kitchen, stand on your tippy toes to always put your plate in the sink when you are done eating. Hearing it clank in the bottom of the basin makes you puff up with pride, needing a High 5 afterwards (every single time)!
• such a smart little guy. You thrill in tormenting your sister EmmaLee and have figured out how to blame things on her by claiming "Emee did it..."(even if she isn't around) and if THAT doesn't work, you blame it on Dadda! It's pretty funny.
• will say "sah-yee" anytime you see a mess-even if you didn't create it
• is a stickler about throwing away any garbage hanging around (like your momma-no packrats allowed here! lol)
• let us know when you are awake each morning by beckoning from your bedroom, "Dadda! (or Momma) Where are yooooooou????"
• constantly inquire about the gold Honda parked out front "Dat Dadda's Car?" or the silver truck "Dat Momma's tuck?" 
• love to use what you call the "Hello" (translation: telephone) to call people and tell them about Spiderman & Hulk
• can't get enough of your squealing gasp when you are particularly excited about something
• HATER of all shoes, except for your Spiderman Crocs (which you tore off the shelf at the mall) 
• Some of your favorite movies include: Elf (better known in our house as "Boom Boom"), Monster's Inc., Toy Story, Shrek, and anything Elmo!
• favorite things: ANY kind of doggie, Spiderman & Friends toys, Pirate stuff, blankets, sippies full of milk, Starbucks Vanilla Creme Frapuccinos, Pirate's Booty, Jamba Juice, being outside-exploring, doing things on your own "I do it", and lets not forget his favorite person on the planet-Dadda!
• when you've fallen down or hurt yourself, 99.9% of the time you come in for a quick hug, for someone to wipe away your tears, and you report that "I fine"
• very much enjoy People Watching-you are always learning by watching others
• Like your parents-you are not a huge risk taker. You always have to watch someone SUCCESSFULLY do something before trying it yourself. PLEASE promise me you will always have this instinct. It will help you make good decisions and keep you safe when you are a crazy teenager! :)

Mr. Man-You came into my life when things were a little crazy for me.  I was just grasping the whole notion of what it was like to be a parent to your big sister (who was only 6 months old). You obviously had very important things you needed to teach me and couldn't wait any longer to come to our family, so you decided to do it your way-as you always do-and SURPRISE us! From the second Dadda and I heard your first cry (well ok-more like scream), you melted our hearts forever. Through you I have learned so much already, and expect my life will be filled with many more opportunities for growth because of you too. It is so hard to be mad and stay mad at you-though many a mess you can make in the blink of an eye-you can wear me out faster than lightning-but you have such a big heart, and though it drives you crazy, I can't help but to squeeze you and love on you.
We are so glad you decided to make yourself a part of our family earlier than expected Brycey Boy-I love you so much my heart could burst. Happy Birthday my baby!
Love Always,
Your Momma