Luke's 2!

My little man made it to his 2nd birthday! Another year down...at this point I am just taking it one day at a time. He is lucky he is do darn cute because this kid is a monkey. He loves to push buttons with me and is very good at it. But he can also make me laugh more then anyone can too! So I guess it's a even trade. Gosh I love that little face!!

The monkey cupcakes

The gifts

Blowing out the candles...his favorite part!

Luke had a great birthday! He had so much fun playing with all of his cousins and getting some new toys. Blake keeps saying that Luke got better toys then he did--maybe he did? It was quite the task to find something Luke would enjoy, he doesn't care for toys much. So the toaster, microwave, and the BBQ grill are a hit! So the months of searching for something for Luke paid off--he is still playing with them a few days later.

Say What?

Blake has never really been a fan of dogs---he's been terrified! He was able to tolerate Reggie, Chad's families dog, but the minute Reggie got a haircut Blake no longer liked him until it grew out, then he was okay. Reggie passed away about a year and half ago, and things have gotten worse. To the point where we have been at a park and there is a dog within a mile of us and he is screaming and running away. I can't tell you how many times I have had a 5yr old climbing up to my face.

Chad's mom has wanted to get another dog ever since Reggie died. Chad's Dad finally gave in and got her another dog. I was so excited because then Blake was forced to face his fears. They ended up getting a puppy which is all the better because he still jumps and is a bit wild. The first time Blake met Rollie he did better then I thought but still was in tears. Later that night we decide to go back with Chad and see the dog one more time. He did much better and by the time we left he was begging to stay and play with the dog.

The next week we were at my brothers for spring break and I was nervous that all our prep might not work...it never has in the past. The minute we pulled up they were out in their front yard with their Lab Champ . Blake jumped right out and went right to the dog and started playing with him first. I was shocked!! Now I am saying things I never thought I would. Like: "put the dog down", "leave the dog alone", "no we can't take the dog home!". These two were buddies the whole trip. I am so glad that his fear of dogs is over. Thanks Grandpa for getting Grandma a dog! We would have never gotten over this without Rollie! I hope you get your new ATV soon!!