Burke's 2nd Birthday!!

We enjoyed Burke's 2nd Birthday in August! This is a very classic picture of what happens when it is NOT Emma's Birthday. She thinks that the person whose birthday it is, can have NO chance to blow out the cake until after the song the designated time to officially blow out the candles! This likewise happened on Burke's first birthday, when Emma basically pushed Burke out of the way so she could blow out the candle not even allowing B the chance to do it. Classic. I know this looks very unsafe-oxygen on baby who is very, very close to an open flame. Don't worry he didn't explode, just so you know. Maybe that explains the funny expression on his face- he was probably feeling a little tingle in his nose- "okay a little too close to open flame guys!" Oh, and I know what you are thinking- who made that LAME cake. Yes, I will admit I had to give in a buy a store made store bought cake. Yes, I am officially a LAME-O mom. I felt like such a failure throughout the whole "Happy Birthday" song staring into the awful store bought LAME-O cake. I know you can say it, I have admitted my wrongs! (It was likewise smashed in the car as it slid across the seat on the way home from the store. YEP- LAME)!!!B playing with his trucks from Aunt Marth. He loved them, thank you!What ends a long fun birthday better than to cuddle on the recliner chair with your favorite blanket? This is a very classic picture of Burke sucking his two middle fingers on his right hand while holding and smelling the "taggie" from his FAVORITE blanket his cousins and grandma made. him. I have been meaning to document this very loved "lovie", but I haven't as of yet. Did I mention he LOVES that thing. We do not go anywhere with out it and it has saved us many a times in the hospital when nothing else would calm him.

I can't believe that it has been two years since this little man was born. We are so happy and feel so blessed that he has stayed with us for as long as he has. He has brought a sweet spirit into our home from the day he was born. He is the sweetest most personable little guy we know who makes everyone fall in love with him the second they see him. We are grateful for Heavenly Father above who has entrusted us with His sweet child. We are inspired and in awe of what this little boy has to go through and what he adapts to. I know that He is being watched over and protected daily from our Heavenly Father. We know for certain that we were to go through this trial in our lives to help us become better people and to bring us closer to the Lord. He has been so merciful and patient with us through this whole experience. We are forever grateful for all He has done for us in so many many ways. We hope and pray daily that Burke will be able to stay with us for a good long time, but we understand Burke has a specific purpose here on earth (as we all do) and we are trying daily to line our will with the Lord's will. I am so grateful that He is in charge and that we don't have to figure everything out on our own.

We love you Burke with all of our hearts and we are so grateful for you and what you have brought to our family. Happy Birthday Buddy!!!