Turning Two!

My baby boy is growing up fast! I really can't believe two years have past since that wonderful day Owen joined our family. As a mommy, I can't help but think about the night I gave birth to him, and how he entered the world immediately surrounded by the family who loves him. Wes, his mom, and sister were in the hospital room helping me through labor- an awesome substitute for our scary nurse. Wes' dad looked after Kylee outside, while my parents raced in from the Bay Area just in time to hear Owen's first cries. This supportive family is such a blessing, and I know Owen feels the love everyday. We love you, Owen- and hope you had a wonderful 2nd Birthday.

For mom, it was EXTRA special... as we decided to skip the crazy, huge Birthday Extravaganza, and just had such a nice, relaxing day. We woke up on Saturday, and Kylee remebered his b-day right away and constantly referred to him as "Birthday Boy" rather than "Owen." The kids helped me bake the cake before they even had breakfast, we did a little housework, and Kylee helped me decorate the cake in the afternoon. We tried to be creative bakers, and attempted our own street bike design- and, let's just say I wasn't TOO disappointed that none of our pictures of it came out very clearly. Saturday evening we had a nice family outing at Weaverville's Round Table Pizza (yes, we do have an actual pizza chain in the 'ville.) Wes' parents, his sister, and our nephew, Taylor joined us for dinner, followed by cake, ice cream, and PRESENTS at our house. Owen loves his gifts, and even stayed up later than his big sis because he couldn't stop playing with his new toys especially his backhoe and street bike. He finally wore his little self out, and went to sleep one happy little 2 year-old!

Owen hangs with Grandma & Grandpa at the head of the table

The cousins strategize ways to leave the table and get to the video game room

Hurry up and sing the song- that kid is ready to blow out a candle!

Grandpa has no problem eating cake at the kids table.
Owen is IN LOVE with his very own street bike

The birthday boy sneaks in for one last ride before bedtime.