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.

The Haircut

So, obviously,  Vance needed a haircut.  But once again I did not want to lose the curls, so I didn't touch it.  I told Jordan NOT to cut his hair until Vance's birthday.  Well, in the middle of all the birthday celebration, Dave, Jordan's dad, reminds Jordan that he now has the green light to cut Vance's hair.  Jordan immediately goes to get the clippers.  And then I beg him not to buzz of all of his hair.  And what does he do...

Could this be what Vance's hair will look like in another 30 years?  He does have Grandpa Bryson's genes!

Where's my hair??????

Miles also joined in the hair cutting action.  You can see Vance in the background still trying to figure out what has happened to his head.  :)

And so, once again I need that disclaimer sign to let people know that this was NOT my fault!  The last time Jordan cut Vance's hair, the ladies at church were so mad!  I think they are going to have a thing or two to say to him this week.  

The Cake

Jordan's mom, Diana, found this cake in a magazine.  While I've definitely decided I do not have a future in professional cake decoration, it was still a blast to make.  I was very sad that we had to cut it up to eat it!

Even without his hair, he is so cute!

Twilight Trailer-This is Great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dompotjTeIA

This is the newest and greatest from the new Twilight movie.  I can't make a link, so to watch it,   copy the youtube address and paste it to your address bar.  Beware!  There is a swear word in this.  (It's not the "F" word.)

Cyprus High School class of 1998-Ten year reunion

I had such a good time on my trip to Utah, and am so glad I was able to attend my ten year reunion! It was soooooooo wonderful to fly on a plane without kids. I think it should be an annual event. :) It was great to be able to spend some time with my family. I even got to go see Batman with my brothers and sister-in-law. What a good movie!
The reunion was very nice. It was so good to see so many people that I haven't seen since graduation. Here are some pictures from the big event.


Me and two of my favorite people in the whole wide world, LeRoyne and Miriam. They became my best friends during our senior year, and we are still very close.

Amberleah(Stout)Stucky(and jazz band alumni) and her husband Aaron

Kim(Lemmon)Packer and her husband Tad, who is also a fellow pirate and jazz band member.

More Reunion Pictures

For some reason, I can't have more than five pictures with each post. Anyone know why this is?
Anyways, here are some more reunion pictures.
Mike Hodgson and Jordan Leung(more jazz band friends)

Dave Rose(another band member)

This is a picture of me and Kristy (Montoya) Gallegos. We have been friends since first grade!

Camping pictures