Doing some clean up for his birthday party.

Filling up the pool.

Preparing for the big day.

Soon after the party started, Morgan and Ian discovered the pool, fully clothed.

Like any good party, the chocolate milk was flowing and the pants were off quickly.

This is the kind of scene you don't see often in the adult world, outside of college fraternities anyway.

We were overly optimistic about 2 year olds being able to break a pinata, but Morgan showed excellent form.

Morgan also won the impromptu strength portion of the pinata competition.

Claiming their riches from the pinata.

Bartering for the best toys.

Cake time.

Bjorn is not sure his cake pigeon is edible.

His friends have cupcakes.

Bjorn will have what they are having.

Rohini helps Bjorn cover himself in stickers.

Bjorn carefully selects the next sticker. When it comes to body art, you want to pick something tasteful.

Bjorn is well on his way to the infant equivalent of waking up with tattoos and cocaine all over your body after a crazy night in Vegas.

Charlie finally realizes that Bjorn is covered in frosting.

Bjorn wonders if this is all just a hallucination from too much frosting or if he really did just get another train to add to his collection.

In the infant kingdom, you can quickly lose your spoils by becoming distracted, even for a moment.

Don't worry, we did not let them drive home.

The illustrated baby.

Winding down.

Bjorn tried several methods of opening his gifts. Jumping on them did not seem to work.

Nor did running them over.

Charlie was willing to help.

But sometimes you just have to get in there yourself.

Some presents he opened over the internet, with the Encinitas side of his family.

Playing with his new bridge.

Sharing his gifts with Charlie.

It's unclear to Bjorn how Charlie is not excited by this.

A few days ago, it was Charlie who was licking Bjorn and making him feel uncomfortable. Now the tables have turned.

A mutually beneficial relationship.

2 years old and a whole new attitude.

Charlie wises up.

Hi Charlie.

Not sure where he learned this.

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Ski Vacation
February 24 - 27, 2012
Bjorn develops a love for his skis rivaled only by his love for trains.
Beach Day
July 16, 2011
Bjorn spends a day at Saugatuck Dunes in search of monkeys.
March Madness
March 31, 2011
Bjorn visits a petting farm and plays with trains.
The Big Move
July 26, 2010
Bjorn moves to a new house, learns to crawl, and falls down the stairs a few times.
Boston Getaway
March 12, 2010
Bjorn visits his future wife in Boston, and explores the frozen Lake Michigan coastline.
Michigan Christmas
December 30, 2009
Bjorn bundles up for the holidays in Michigan.
Halloween Horror
November 8, 2009
Bjorn dresses up as a skeleton for his first Halloween but fails to score any candy.
Road Trip: The UP
October 17, 2009
Bjorn tours Michigan's Upper Peninsula, disturbing countless hotel patrons along the way.
Arkansas Wedding
September 27, 2009
Bjorn heads down south for the first time to disrupt a wedding with his cries.
Eating & Sleeping
August 18, 2009
The snugglesaurus emerges.
The Early Days
August 6, 2009
His first week or so of life.
 
Two Years Old
July 29, 2011
Bjorn turns two, has a party, and meets a dog of similar age and sophistication.
First Camping Trip
May 20 - 22, 2011
Bjorn goes camping at Ludington State Park with his friend Ian.
Bjorn Turns 1
August 29, 2010
Bjorn visits California and learns to walk like a sailor.
Spring is Here
April 25, 2010
Bjorn trades in his sweaters and hats for lighter weight sweaters and hats.
California Holiday
February 1, 2010
Bjorn visits the west coast and falls asleep on countless people.
Baby-palooza
December 5, 2009
Bjorn travels across the country to meet his cousins in Seattle and Denver.
The Giant Pumpkin Patch
October 27, 2009
Pumpkin picking and other fall activities.
Gaining Independence
October 12, 2009
Bjorn emerges from his swaddle.
Home & Town
August 30, 2009
More hanging out at home and around town.
Botanical Gardens
August 11, 2009
Bjorn ventures out of the house to the Botanical Gardens.
Bjorn Is Born
July 31, 2009
Bjorn arrives quickly and on time.