Ira Jude Turns Two

My youngest son turned two on May 30, 2012. We didn't have a big party for him, as we lost my beloved stepmother just the day before. There will be a post about her, as well, but I simply don't have the strength (or the time) to write everything that needs to be written for her at the moment. I will do it soon, though- I can feel my heart longing to pour itself out (finally).

But back to the celebrations. We were at my father's house, and let the boys go swimming and play while we went through pictures of Diane and we all tried to stay as positive as we could. I decided to make my little man some cupcakes, and I thought to myself, What do I give him as a 'treat' when he is being exceptionally good? And so, of course, I bought some cake mix, crushed some Oreos into the batter, frosted them with cream cheese frosting, and topped them with gummy worms. Sort of like "dirt cakes", but cake instead of pudding.

The taste test...

Kid looks happy to me!

Happy Birthday, Ira. I know grandma was there with you, too. <3