Lordy, lordy, look who's two!

Two years ago, at 2:01 am on March 7, 2009, our beloved son, Finley Michael Johnson, made us a family of three.  Today (well actually five days ago) we celebrated his 2nd birthday.

We brought out the traditional, if two years can be considered traditional, birthday banner courtesy of Grandma Cindy.  I must say he is still very handsome.

Fin was just a tad excited about getting to the cake and presents.

Happy Birthday was sung and, finally, presents were opened.  No time to admire the wrapping!

Happy Birthday Finley!

Let's Go Band!

Recently I have been in the market for a trombone.  Why?  Simply because they rock.   I couldn't find one for a decent price in Urbana, so fortunately Pre-UNK Dan came to the rescue.  The only obstacle was finding something of equal or greater fantasticness to barter.  You can't beat a homemade winter hat, so I turned in my "man card", put needles to yarn, and crafted this beauty.

 

I think it turned out acceptable for my first one, a little rough, but you might say it has character.

In exchange, Dan's trombone.  A beautiful instrument.

Finley seemed to enjoy it.

After much practice, we were able to finish the visit with this short marching band performance.



Thanks a lot, Jessie and Dan, for coming to visit!