Dylan is TWO!

We awoke to an overcast rainy day so Mom's beach idea was out the window. Uhmm what to do? I then remember this play area at the mall near the base so we headed out with rain gear in tow. Little man was really in the mood to hear some off key singing so he continued to say more mommy more. The rain continued as the world cried listening to me sing the ABCs, I am a C, C-H, I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N, and I have the joy joy... Dylan was happy and so was I so other people could just plug their ears;) The best part is hearing D sing along. He has is own words but they seem to fit. Also during the joy song when I ask where he points to his heart! I sure am going to miss our long walks to get places - there is so much world to investigate when you walk everywhere. Dylan is sure to point everything out and ask "Whas That?"Here we are about to head in and play! You have to love Dylan's grimaces
- no more real smiles for the camera no helped needed on this electric see-saw"Whoa" and I am quoting as you can see by his expression:)
These little deals spin around in circles but not like those dreadful tea cups at Disney - much slower

The balloons were flying everywhere thanks to the four fans strategically placed around the play area.

Riding on the Road Runner - not sure if at is who it was supposed to be. It was a big road runner looking bird.

Dylan loved throwing the balls!

Developing that passing precision for his future;)

play time out to send Daddy an email

(notice the Pappas tongue he was concentrating on what to type)

An elephant on the merry go round. The elephant was the popular one for some reason.

I am just happy that Dylan decided against making the elephant sound thus saving everyone from getting a Dylan shower!

Hold on son!Looking back wondering why he didn't have any passengers in his taxi.

He loved the windshield wipers!

Mommy tried to make an Elmo cake.

No Dylan is not pointing at he cake. He is sneaking his finger into the icing.

Licking it off and saying "tasty, like that"Happy Birthday to you...
Dylan blew the candle out all by himself!

Another precious grimace!

Then on to presents!

Thank you everyone for your generosity!

Daddy we missed you but are looking forward to all the other birthdays you get to be home for!!!!!!!! Here is to our future as civilians and no more missing Daddy!