HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OWEN!

I can't believe we have a two year old! But it is so much fun. Every stage older he gets, I decide that it is my favorite one. So, right now I love having a two year old. I am afraid that will change when the "terrible two's" hit, but I am praying that won't happen. This morning I taught him to say "Hi! I'm two!" and he would say it and make this pose in front of the camera. He is such a little ham!
Oh, by the way, these pajamas were Nick's when he was little! Owen's cousin Chaz wore them until he grew out of them, and now we have them for Owen! They are in pretty good shape too, the material is just a little thin, which is perfect for here in Las Vegas.

We are so lucky to have Owen's cousin's the Burt's live so close. He was so excited to have them come celebrate with us! Here is Jackson being a good helper opening a present with Owen.

Owen had a hard time deciding between a fish cake and a football cake. I influenced him to want the football cake, because I know it would be easier for me to make. I thought it would be fun to have an ice cream cake. I made two 9X13 chocolate cakes, froze them then smeared soft mint chip ice cream between them, then cut it into a football shape. I had a hard time frosting it by then, because the ice cream was melting, but freezing the frosting at the same time. But it worked out, and didn't look too bad for my first attempt! Owen thought it was pretty cool, anyway.

I taught Owen the "happy birthday to you" song today, and he was pretty good at the "happy birthday to you" part. He would sing that part over and over today. Here he is trying to sing along with the others that were singing to him:

And blowing out the candles!

Here's the whole gang! Chaz, Jackson, Owen, Kennadie and Savannah. We are so grateful for cousins!