Happy 2nd Birthday, Bean!
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
64 Comments
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.
Margie
Great slide show, Katie!
What is the name of this song?
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.
Alaina
Aw, happy birthday, Bean!!!!
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!
Lisa
Awesome video! You have so many amazing photos of him 🙂 Happy birthday Bean!!!
Brina
Happy Birthday, Bean! And what a wonderful video of memories. :o)
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!
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!
Katherine
Happy Birthday Bean!! Can’t believe you’re two already, hope the six of you have a lovely day 😀
Erin L
That was super cute! Happy Birthday, Bean!
kk
Happy Birthday Bean!! I love you I love you I love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Margaret @ Life in Transition
Yay!! Loved the slideshow! Happy Birthday, Bean!
Leslie
So cute!! My little guy is 2 as well, isn’t it fun to watch them grow? Happy Birthday Bean!!
Alyssa
I’d watch this at work but I KNOW I’m gonna cry. So I’ll wait and watch it at home 🙂 heeheehee
jenn
Happy birthday Bean!
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!
molly
Happy 2nd birthday, bean! It’s been nice to see you grow!
Waiting for Bulgaria
Happy Birthday Bean!
Tiffany
Happy Birthday, Bean! I hope you have a GREAT day!!! I know your mom will make it extra special.
Lisa
Another fantastic video! I can’t believe it’s been two years already!!? Happy birthday, Bean-Man!
Jenny @ Fondant is Gross
Happy Birthday Bean! Two is a great age for a kid, dance on, Bean, dance on. 🙂
Christy
It made me cry anyway! I’m such a sap. Happy Birthday Beaner!
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!
Jen @ Caved In
Wow happy birthday Bean-man! Hope you guys have a great day!!
Nova Kristin
Love that song!
Happy birthday Bean man!!
Kelly
Happy Birthday Bean!
Kimberly @ The Sparks Life
Happy birthday, Bean Man!
Claire H
Wishing Bean a very Happy Birthday full of sunshine and smiles 🙂 x
Monique
Happy Birthday, Michael!!
Loved the slide show (and the song…)
Suzanne
Happy Birthday Bean!
Kristin H
Yay! Happy Birthday Bean!
Mindee@ourfrontdoor
Such a sweet, smiley boy! Happy Birthday Michael!
Jess (In My Healthy Opinion)
Aww, Happy Birthday, Bean! The video was adorable! 🙂
JenniferLO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAN MAN!!! Enjoy your new “pad” 🙂
Ann G-B
Happy Birthday Bean!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haley
Happy Birthday Bean!
Courtney
Great video & Happy Birthday to Bean! I too was curious what you used to make the video?
Jenna
What a great gift! He’s going to love it. Happy birthday, Bean!!
Beth @ Persnickety Hall
Happy Birthday Bean!!!!
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!
Betty
Happy Birthday Michael!! I remember the day he was born, hard to believe he’s already two!
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!
Maria
He is so freakin’ adorable!! Happy Birthday, Bean!
Angela
Aww, such a sweet video!
Bean is one of the cutest kids I have ever laid eyes on.
Happy Birthday, Michael
Jen at Cabin Fever
Happy Birthday Bean!! 🙂
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 😉
Ashley @ According to Ashley
Adorable and so fun! Love love LOVE it! Great song choice, Beany!
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!
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!! 😀
Keshet Shenkar
So cute! Happy birthday Bean:)
Brie
Happy Birthday Bean!! 🙂
Dani
This is the song that we walked down the aisle to at our wedding!! Love it Bean!
Kat @ Living Like the Kings
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAN!
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! 🙂
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!
Kirsten
Happy 2nd birthday Bean!
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!
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!
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!
RJ
WOW! I can’t believe he is already two. Time goes so quickly. I hope you guys had a wonderful birthday celebration.
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!!
Laura
Happy Birthday Beaner! I would love to know what he thought of the video, I bet he loved it! So cute!
alison
Happy Birthday Bean! sorry I’m a little late, hope you had a great day!