Today is Bean’s 2nd birthday. I can’t believe it. On one hand, I can’t believe that he’s already two. Where has the time gone? Wasn’t I just pregnant and painting a baby blue nursery, like, yesterday? But on the other hand, it feels like Bean’s been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Like he’s always been here. Truth be told, I’m really excited that Bean’s turning two. He’s pretty much the coolest kid I know and I just can’t wait to see what the next year brings.
Last year I did a video for Bean’s first birthday and I loved having it so much I decided to do one again this year. Don’t worry. It’s not sad or mushy at all. In fact, it’s set to reggae music. Bean’s favorite song, to be exact. He dances to it like a champ. And besides that, I think an upbeat, reggae song really suits Bean. He’s a happy, laid back dude.
So, let’s get this birthday party started…
Michael Bean,
You make my heart happy and my soul dance. The world is a brighter place with you in it, my sweet, sweet boy.
Happy birthday!
I wub you,
Mom
1) Maureen: Haha! I find it hilarious that this is his favorite song. When I was his age, I'm pretty sure my favorite song was twinkle twinkle little star. (06.01.2011 01:17am)
2) Margie: Great slide show, Katie! What is the name of this song? (06.01.2011 05:58am)
3) Tara: Happy Birthday Bean! What a cool mom you have to make this special video for you. But don't let her fool you the video is so for her and daddy. I hope you all have a wonderful day and he enjoys every minute of it. (06.01.2011 07:01am)
4) Alaina: Aw, happy birthday, Bean!!!! (06.01.2011 07:13am)
5) Nate's Mom @ Nate is Great: This video is awesome! What software did you use? We made a Shutterfly photo album for my Dad of Nate from 20 - 24 months. The changes in those four months alone are staggering! :) Happy birthday, Bean! (06.01.2011 07:17am)
6) Lisa: Awesome video! You have so many amazing photos of him :) Happy birthday Bean!!! (06.01.2011 07:44am)
7) Brina: Happy Birthday, Bean! And what a wonderful video of memories. :o) (06.01.2011 07:51am)
8) Meghan: Awww, happy birthday, Bean!! What a fantastic video and a great idea! I second Nate's Mom - what software do you use? I'd love to steal your idea for my daughter's first birthday! (06.01.2011 08:02am)
9) Lindsay (Young Married Mom): Happy birthday, Bean! I love that I remember so many of the stories associated with these photos from your posts. What software did you use? I've been taking a photo of Jacob every day and intend to make a similar video for his first birthday. Have a beautiful day! (06.01.2011 08:12am)
10) Katherine: Happy Birthday Bean!! Can't believe you're two already, hope the six of you have a lovely day :D (06.01.2011 08:13am)
11) Erin L: That was super cute! Happy Birthday, Bean! (06.01.2011 08:20am)
12) kk: Happy Birthday Bean!! I love you I love you I love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu (06.01.2011 08:28am)
13) Margaret @ Life in Transition: Yay!! Loved the slideshow! Happy Birthday, Bean! (06.01.2011 08:29am)
14) Leslie: So cute!! My little guy is 2 as well, isn't it fun to watch them grow? Happy Birthday Bean!! (06.01.2011 08:44am)
15) Alyssa: I'd watch this at work but I KNOW I'm gonna cry. So I'll wait and watch it at home :) heeheehee (06.01.2011 08:44am)
16) jenn: Happy birthday Bean! (06.01.2011 08:52am)
17) Alyssa: Aww what a fun video. I feel like these are my memories too, I remembered so many stories associated with these pictures. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. My 2 year old loved watching this video too :) Happy Birthday Mr. Bean Man! (06.01.2011 08:52am)
18) molly: Happy 2nd birthday, bean! It's been nice to see you grow! (06.01.2011 08:52am)
19) Waiting for Bulgaria: Happy Birthday Bean! (06.01.2011 08:54am)
20) Tiffany: Happy Birthday, Bean! I hope you have a GREAT day!!! I know your mom will make it extra special. (06.01.2011 09:13am)
21) Lisa: Another fantastic video! I can't believe it's been two years already!!? Happy birthday, Bean-Man! (06.01.2011 09:13am)
22) Jenny @ Fondant is Gross: Happy Birthday Bean! Two is a great age for a kid, dance on, Bean, dance on. :) (06.01.2011 09:21am)
23) Christy: It made me cry anyway! I'm such a sap. Happy Birthday Beaner! (06.01.2011 09:31am)
24) Sarah H.: I know you said it wasn't sad or mushy...but I got teary eyed anyway! Maybe it's because I'm 12 days away from my due date and I don't know if it's a girl or boy. Of course every woman wants a girl, but watching that video I know that if we have a boy we're going to have so much fun! Bean is such a special little dude--I loved seeing all of those pictures. He really has grown and changed so much this year! His hair is so much more curly now and he looks like a KID not a baby. Wow! (06.01.2011 09:35am)
25) Jen @ Caved In: Wow happy birthday Bean-man! Hope you guys have a great day!! (06.01.2011 09:36am)
26) Nova Kristin: Love that song! Happy birthday Bean man!! (06.01.2011 09:41am)
27) Kelly: Happy Birthday Bean! (06.01.2011 09:51am)
28) Kimberly @ The Sparks Life: Happy birthday, Bean Man! (06.01.2011 10:52am)
29) Claire H: Wishing Bean a very Happy Birthday full of sunshine and smiles :) x (06.01.2011 10:53am)
30) Monique: Happy Birthday, Michael!! Loved the slide show (and the song...) (06.01.2011 11:04am)
31) Suzanne: Happy Birthday Bean! (06.01.2011 11:08am)
32) Kristin H: Yay! Happy Birthday Bean! (06.01.2011 11:17am)
33) Mindee@ourfrontdoor: Such a sweet, smiley boy! Happy Birthday Michael! (06.01.2011 11:38am)
34) Jess (In My Healthy Opinion): Aww, Happy Birthday, Bean! The video was adorable! :) (06.01.2011 11:46am)
35) JenniferLO: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAN MAN!!! Enjoy your new "pad" :-) (06.01.2011 12:12pm)
36) Ann G-B: Happy Birthday Bean!!!!!!!!!!!! (06.01.2011 12:20pm)
37) Haley: Happy Birthday Bean! (06.01.2011 12:25pm)
38) Courtney: Great video & Happy Birthday to Bean! I too was curious what you used to make the video? (06.01.2011 12:27pm)
39) Jenna: What a great gift! He's going to love it. Happy birthday, Bean!! (06.01.2011 12:42pm)
40) Beth @ Persnickety Hall: Happy Birthday Bean!!!! (06.01.2011 12:49pm)
41) Brit: Happy birthday Bean! Loved the photo montage, and especially loved that it was happy and upbeat. I'm a cry baby, so this is great! I'll remember this when my little PB turns 1 in November! (06.01.2011 01:05pm)
42) Betty: Happy Birthday Michael!! I remember the day he was born, hard to believe he's already two! (06.01.2011 01:46pm)
43) Ashley T: I love that song - I used it at my wedding reception - it has happy and special meaning for me too so I loved seeing your video dedicated to your Bean! (06.01.2011 02:30pm)
44) Maria: He is so freakin' adorable!! Happy Birthday, Bean! (06.01.2011 02:32pm)
45) Angela: Aww, such a sweet video! Bean is one of the cutest kids I have ever laid eyes on. Happy Birthday, Michael (06.01.2011 03:04pm)
46) Jen at Cabin Fever: Happy Birthday Bean!! :) (06.01.2011 05:12pm)
47) Tressa: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAN!!!!! Awesome pictures, made me tear up I won't lie! He's growing up so fast. How did this day come up so quickly? I meant to mail him something for his special day! Better late then never ;-) (06.01.2011 05:25pm)
48) Ashley @ According to Ashley: Adorable and so fun! Love love LOVE it! Great song choice, Beany! (06.01.2011 06:29pm)
49) Claudia: Happy Birthday Bean! I've 'known' you for two years now and I can't believe how fast time flies. Enjoy your big boy present! (06.01.2011 07:06pm)
50) Jacquie: Happy 2nd birthday Bean!! It always amazes me how much they change within that year, he really has gone from a gorgeous little boy to a gorgeous little man!! :D (06.01.2011 07:08pm)
51) Keshet Shenkar: So cute! Happy birthday Bean:) (06.01.2011 08:17pm)
52) Brie: Happy Birthday Bean!! :) (06.01.2011 08:37pm)
53) Dani: This is the song that we walked down the aisle to at our wedding!! Love it Bean! (06.01.2011 09:09pm)
54) Kat @ Living Like the Kings: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAN! (06.01.2011 09:22pm)
55) Ashley @ A Recipe for Sanity: I had this song in my head all day after watching the video. I hope he had an excellent 2nd birthday. Happy birthday, Bean! It's been so cool to watch him grow to age 2...can't wait for 3! :) (06.01.2011 09:31pm)
56) Rebecca @ The Reluctant Housewife: Happy Birthday Bean!!!!!!!!!! Such a great video Katie. It was crazy watching it...somewhere in the middle he went from a baby to a little boy. So cute! (06.01.2011 09:33pm)
57) Kirsten: Happy 2nd birthday Bean! (06.01.2011 10:22pm)
58) A: This is so great! LOVE the photo of Bean in the Osk Kosh overalls (I don't think I've seen it before...) - too cute!! And the photo of the two of you around 3:17! (06.01.2011 11:09pm)
59) Laura: Happy Birthday Bean! I'm totally digging the lion costume. It's so fun to watch you grow up on your mom's blog! (06.02.2011 02:05pm)
60) Nikki: I teared up a bit when I saw that you posted this. I haven't even watched it yet b/c I'm scared I will cry more. What is wrong with me?! I've been reading your blog since right before you were about to have Bean, and seeing that it has been two years already (crazy!) I thought about all the change in my life since then. Amazing how time flies! Can't wait to watch it eventually! (06.02.2011 03:55pm)
61) RJ: WOW! I can't believe he is already two. Time goes so quickly. I hope you guys had a wonderful birthday celebration. (06.02.2011 06:15pm)
62) Cindy In Owensboro, KY: Happy birthday Bean! That is an awesome video-- my favorite pic is the one of him brushing his teeth in the nude:) That is priceless!! (06.02.2011 11:21pm)
63) Laura: Happy Birthday Beaner! I would love to know what he thought of the video, I bet he loved it! So cute! (06.02.2011 11:57pm)
64) alison: Happy Birthday Bean! sorry I'm a little late, hope you had a great day! (06.03.2011 06:15pm)