Birthday festivities

First, we made some cupcakes.

Then, we painted a pumpkin.

Next, we opened some gifts.

After that, we went to the Chili Cook-Off (dressed in costume, of course),

during which, we ate come cake

and we opened more gifts (Ian is not spoiled!)

and we did a little dancing to the steel drum band.

Overall, not a bad day.

It's official

I have avoided this post all day, knowing I would get emotional. I've put it off as long as I could and so with tissues nearby, I say that our little man is two years old!

Two short years ago Ian came into our lives and shared a love that we had never known.

Isn't it crazy how you can love something so much? He makes my heart smile.

Oh, how I love

...my bucket wearing, baby carrying, big brown-eyed boy.

ABCs and 123s

23 months

Only one more month until our little man turns two! Yes, I said 2! Goodness, where has the time gone? I've noticed myself paying more attention to new milestones becuase I want to make sure I remember. I want to remember so five, ten, or even fifteen years from now I can tell him exactly what he was like:

someone who loves to give hugs and kisses,

a young boy who loves to be outside...in the dirt...in the swing...or chasing the dogs,

Mama's shadow in the kitchen who loves to bake cookies and eat them, of course,

our performer who loves to entertain with songs and dance,

our litttle man who we love so very much.

Happy Birthday

Saturday we celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday. What kid doesn't love to party?

And eat a bite off of everyone's cupcakes?

My grandmother, Ian's great grandma B.

Our Friday nights...

....now consists of watching wonderfully played  high school football and the truly wonderful band!

Ian watching Daddy's band.