Vance's 2nd Birthday!

Today was my baby's second birthday.  I know I say this every time one of my kids has a birthday, but I can not believe how quickly time passes and how fast they grow.  While part of me is thrilled that we are pretty much finished with the baby phase of life, another part of me is so sad that it is gone.  There is nothing in this world like having and raising a beautiful child.  What a joy Vance is.  Our family would not be complete without him.  He is so much fun.  He is always making us smile.  He is also a HUGE bundle of trouble in a little package.  He has watched his older brothers, and strives to do what they do.  He is not satisfied to be the baby of the family!  He quickly let us know that it is his way,or the highway.  I'm kind of afraid of the next year and the terrible two's, which have started early in his case!  He has proven to be the true brut of our bunch, and already takes down his brothers.

He is also such a kind, sweet little guy.  He gives the best hugs and kisses.  Every time he sees someone hurt themselves, he asks, "You okay?" in the sweetest voice you will every hear.  We love you Vance, and are so thankful that you are in our family.

When Jordan opened up the box that this bike came in, we were quickly hit with this overwhelming stench.  It smelled like really bad BO.  It still stinks.  We figured out it was the tassels on the handle bars.  It will have to spend a few days outside, because it made our living room smell like none of us had showered for a week!

This is the horse from Grandma & Grandpa Miller.  All of the boys love it.  It was quickly named Epona by Miles.  Epona is the name of the horse from the video game Zelda, which Mason and Miles still love.  Miles still prefers to be called Link, and is going to be Link for Halloween.