The birthday party is now complete, the cake is eaten, the presents are opened and being fully enjoyed by a happy(most of the time) 2 year old. Aaahhh.

Our family had the pleasure of having a big family portrait made just before the festivities even began. There all 21 of us sat in our crisp white shirts and khaki pants ready to smile for the camera. WHITE shirts, imagine for a moment. 21 men, women and KIDS. I will save all the details for a future post and when the picture arrives so I can show it off.

Wyatt was such a sport at the party. He loves being the center of attention and even twisted around in circles when we all gathered in the living room to see him open presents. Cooper was very cooperative with his little brother and seemed to "get" the idea that the presents were Wyatt's and that is was his party, and didn't have a problem with it.

Wyatt had only one meltdown when I wouldn't let him have the ENTIRE cake. I made the mistake of putting it on the table before I was completely ready to get started. Wyatt made a beeline for the table, climbed in his chair and grabbed a fork. He kept getting small amounts on his fork before I could catch him so he had a good three mouthfuls while we were singing. He gobbled down his first piece in about 3 seconds and was heading for the next piece. He lost it when I said no, I relented. It was his birthday and all.

It was nice for all of us to get together and I am glad I moved the party closer to everyone, instead of trying to celebrate at our house. We seem to be the only ones who have to travel far. Thanks to all that came . . . it means alot to me.

Mother's Day: Brian and Cooper got up early Sunday morning, even before me, and headed to the grocery store. I awoke to the smell of eggs, sausage, links, biscuits and cinnamon rolls cooking. YUM! Brian made my mom and I breakfast and of course everyone else got to enjoy it too. It was a very relaxing day where nothing much was going on, perfect. This was the first Mother's Day since Cooper was born that I have gotten to spend it with my Mom so that was special too!

We are moving out of our house next Tuesday. I am up to my eyeballs in boxes and stuff. We are having a moving sale on Saturday so hopefully we can rid ourselves of the "stuff" we have collected since moving here or held onto when we moved the first time. I am just ready for it all to be over so I can catch a break. I am seeing no such break in my near future.