Spence is 2 !!!

It is unbelievable, but true. My little man turned 2 years old April 10 and we had a great time celebrating his birthday. At first I wasn't sure how he was going to respond to so much excitement, but he naturally threw himself in the midst of everything. No holding back! I'm not sure if it's just a little boy thing, or just being 2, but he was full speed the entire party. He loved everything from the balloons to the ghetto helicopter cake that was amazingly still standing to the end of the party. The Easter egg hunt was a big success, but he still hasn't gotten the concept of putting the eggs in the basket when you find them. He wants to hold all the eggs and then gets frustrated when he starts to drop one. Thank goodness for cargo shorts! BUT the big hit of the party was the pinata. The kids absolutely LOVED it and everyone had a turn to hit it. It was so fun to watch their faces and the intensity behind every swing. They were all determined to bust it. However, when Austin finally popped it good and the candy came flying out, Spence didn't run up to get the candy, he ran to check and see what happen to the helicopter. His face was priceless. He was not sure what just took place and was very concerned about his helicopter. The pinata may just become a traditional event at his birthday parties.

He is such a precious boy and I can't begin to describe in words how thankful I am to call him my son. Some things that we've enjoyed watching this past year...

• Started walking at 14 months
• Started running at 14 1/2 months :
• Saying some words
• Going down the slide for the first time by himself
• Riding rides at the Ellijay fair by himself
• Riding the Choo-Choo with cousin Nate over and over again
• Sledding and building a snowman
• Potty training
• Loves helping me in the kitchen and in my garden
• Kindermusik
• BECOMING A GREAT BIG BROTHER