Blake turns 31

Blake did not want hoopla. He wanted chill, free family time. 

and so he got it.

They found a lobster shell, it was nasty.

Happy birthday Blakie, you're wonderful and ridiculous and we love you!

Kaleb is 2

My baby is two years old. 

Back to Chuck E. Cheese for celebratory rides and pizza.

How is this possible? 

His vocabulary has grown exponentially (over 300 words...  I stopped counting after that)

He calls me Mommy

He laughs at toots

He loves Turtles and Wreck it Ralph and Brave and Yo Gabba Gabba

He asks to cuddle when we say its bedtime

He loves ties and church.

Hes my little big man. 

I love him fiercely. 

Kaleb's 2nd Birthday Party

So I had a whole Finding Nemo party planned for Kaleb's big #2 (snicker)... then I decided I didn't want to deal with ANYTHING. so I called (emailed) Chuck E. Cheese and my stress dissolved.

We had his Party a week early so Becky and Lincoln could be there. and I'm so glad we did!

Not super into his crown.

more into the light show than the giant rat.

friends from church came to celebrate with us

as long as Chuck E. kept his distance, we were good.

sneaky photo op!

Despite the look on his face, he really did like the music and he LOVED his cake. 

We were so lucky to have so many cool presents and awesome friends.

Shoes from Aunty Becky. YES!

Awesome letter thingy from aunty Becky? DOUBLE YES!

He was really digging on his cars too

Michelle was Kaleb's favorite with a Wreck it Ralph card and a Turtle gift.

after pressies, we played. A LOT. 

Kaleb drove around with S. Little for while

the when horse back riding.

fed a dino

... I helped

and rounded out the day with spin in some hot chocolate. 

it was a very good day.