Flanagan Clan

Patrick saw the doctor this morning. For the first time, he was actually kind of scared of the doctor and wanted me to hold him the whole time. He really didn’t like being poked and proded. He also didn’t like getting is toe pricked to test his iron levels (which were good!). However, when he got his shot he didn’t cry at all.  The doctor said that he’s average-sized at 28 lbs and 35 inches tall. He’s actually slightly over the 50th percentile for height, but right at the 50th percentile for weight. I am glad he’s average, because I was afraid he might be a little on the small side. The doctor encouraged me to be very strict and firm with him, in order to help him to learn how to behave properly. I’m glad that our doctor is strongly in favour of spanking… I know several people at church who mentioned that their pediatricians frowned on that. That’s one of the good things about having a Christian doctor!

Here are some pictures from Patrick’s party last night.

Patrick’s Cake

Patrick is ready for the party!

Playing in one of the parts of the tent maze from Oma and Opa

Even Sammy is helping to celebrate Patrick’s birthday

Yummy cake

Grandpa helps Sammy feel included

Grandma cleans off Patrick so he can go open presents

Wow, a piggie from Grandma and Grandpa Flanagan.
(Rachel, your friend would be proud!)

A rain jacket from the Chambers, so Patrick can enjoy the Washington rain!

Patrick had a very fun birthday. He loved all his presents (except he naturally wasn’t too excited about any of the clothes he got!). The only downside of being two is that today he has to go to the doctor and get a shot. Ouch!

Today is Patrick’s 2nd birthday! We love our little guy, and it’s amazing how much has changed just in the past year. Here are some pictures of this morning. When he woke up, a shiny new train was sitting on the table from Auntie Rachel and Auntie DeeDee. He’s been playing with it all morning. Here are a few pictures. We’ll post more after he has his party tonight.

Auntie Rachel and Auntie DeeDee: He loves the train. Thank you so much!

Here are a few cute pictures from a walk we took around the local park.

Patrick tries to take a peak at Sammy sitting in the stroller

Sammy loves to be tickled!