Happy Birthday Hobbes!

First thing this morning, Calvin informed me it was Hobbes' birthday.  He told me he had already sung him Happy Birthday, but we needed to have a cake and presents.  Also, I was informed that he had turned 2.  So, we celebrated!  

We compromised with banana bread in a bundt cake pan.  Calvin helped make it and waited patiently until after dinner to eat it.  And, a new puzzle and coloring book that were stashed for a special occasion were brought out as gifts. 

I was more that happy to celebrate someone who has been bringing us all happiness for (a little over) 2 years!

Hobbes originally joined our family to complete our Match Day ensemble, but as we'd hoped, he quickly became much more than a prop.

Hobbes was one of the first toys Calvin formed an attachment to and has been the most lasting one.  He's been a lot of places with us but only seems to get more cuddly as he ages.

Calvin quickly took to holding him around the neck (always tucked under an arm), so he's got a bit of a long neck these days.  And, he's a bit less shiny, but we like him just the same.

These days, Hobbes has his own seat in our car as Calvin has designated the cup holder as his spot.  Every time we get in, Calvin makes a point to pretend to buckle him in as well.

Hobbes gets a little neck sparing time in his "carrier" as well.  Calvin requested we make this one morning to look like the one I use with Clark.  He was pretty proud of his efforts in helping and loved using it for a while.

Calvin used to not understand the significance of us calling his tiger "Hobbes."  He went along with it because we had always done it.  These days, he is excited that there are whole books written about the two of them and loves to have us read them to him.

I loved that we were able to have a special day to recognize such an important part of our family.  Happy, happy birthday Hobbes!  We're so glad to have you around!