My Best Buddy

I'm in love. I'm so in love! I'm in love with so many things right now in my life...and this little kid just about breaks my heart with that love every time I look at him! The love I have for him is so all-consuming that I just can't help but smother him in hugs and kisses numerous times a day. Just thinking about him now has brought a big, goofy grin to my face! There have been so many times, especially lately, where the adoration has been so strong and intense that my body can't hold it all in, and I find my throat tense and my eyes brimming with a little liquid love.

Two years ago, this sweet little baby entered into my life and brought with him so much light and happiness. Sounds cliche, yes, but it's so, so true!

His birthday started out with a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday" performed by two groggy parents and a very confused sister.
"Mom?" Kenzie asked after we had finished our song, "Is Carson two?"
"Yes he is!" I replied. Noting her confusion (and being confused by it myself, as we had talked of little else for days before), I asked, "Why?"
"Well...(long pause as her eyes scanned over him)...he still looks one."
After she got over her disappointment, the rest of the morning was filled with lots of laughter, many gifts opened throughout the day (thanks to grandparents!), and hours of playing. He took a great afternoon nap, and then we all hopped into the car to play on the big toys at the mall. After the mall, we came back home, opened the rest of his presents, and broke out the cake.

None of us really like cake (including Kenzie and Carson), so I bought a box of ice cream sandwiches, cut and stacked them, covered them with whipped cream colored with food coloring, and topped it with candy. Seriously, the EASIEST 'cake' I've ever made! You should try it!



Anyway, here are a few pictures of the big day. Happy Birthday, my love!