Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real - Birthday and Car Wash Edition

~Pretty~

I thought that my summer birthday cake for Joseph's party turned out "pretty."  I was going to do some themed cake deal, but since Joseph loves fruit and berries so much it seemed the easier way to go.

~Happy~

Well, now, I think under the category of "Happy" should be some pictures of a very cute one-year-old enjoying a chocolate cupcake!  (round two of birthday celebrations).

 
One of my favorite parts of a first birthday... except for the half-hour scrubbing they need after.  :)

~Funny~

Yesterday I drove through the car wash with the boys.  I explained to Stephen all the steps, and he was fascinated by all the mechanics and brushes and lights and such.   Apparently this was a Big Deal... so he spent most of the morning constructing and washing his Hot Wheels in the Play-Dough car wash.

 

~Real~

Just thought I'd share a snapshot that beautifully illustrates what it looks like to try and read a book to BOTH boys.  I know that someday that will be a cozy, happy activity... but for now it looks something like this:

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"Selfies!"

How is this little man almost one?  Lately I feel like I can actually see him turning into a toddler... so crazy!  My sweet Joseph.  :)

And, of course, there's my resident ice cream man.  No meal would be complete without at least asking for "an ice cream cone!"  Stephen is now sporting a little boy haircut... when did he turn into this adorable big kid?

Fun times with Mom on a hot afternoon.

I love Joseph's expression-- "Are we done with this yet??"

Happy happy Fourth of July!