My little baby turns 2!!

How did I get here already?

Today was Grace's 2nd birthday party.

Yes we had it 8 days before her actual birthday, but Kyle works the next 2 weekends so...today was the day!

Here are some pictures from her princess party!

All the kids eating quietly and calmly...the calm before the storm!

 In order to incorporate all the boys in the family into the princess theme, I bought a dozen foam 'knight' swords.

Needless to say, the swords were a huge hit!!!

The kids were able to whack each other with the swords and no one cried or got hurt!



 the birthday princess!

 the #1 knight protecting his castle

Gracie's princess castle cake - she picked it out herself!

Saying hi to her birthday buddy Aunt Jen...

they share their birthday but unfortunately won't be together for it this year :(

Poor Gracie - it's a Videon tradition

 time for presents!

a quick belly shot, to show Deacon was at the party!

 the princess with her favorite prince  <3

 Our children are so blessed to have all 4 grandparents so we made sure to get a picture!

Gracie had a great party! We had delicious food (thank you Pinterest and Apples of Gold!!) and the kids had a great time outside.  It was a gorgeous April day, just like the day our little princess was born. 

I can not believe Grace is actually 2 years old!

She is a fiesty, goofy, silly, loving, smart, athletic, sturdy, girly, tomboyish, fearless wonderful little girl.  She has changed my life for the better.  She can be a challenge, but she is mostly a joy.  She makes my heart melt every day.  She comes over to me with a big smile in the morning with her curly, messy beautiful hair and says " I sit nex you mommy!"  She loves to sit next to me, and I love it too.

Check back on her actual birthday, April 23rd for a special all about Gracie post!

For now I just want to say I love you Gracie so much, and I am so proud of you!  You are an absolute joy and I'm so blessed to be able to be your mom.  I hope we will always be the best of friends and I look forward to all of the phases of life that are to come...even the teen years!!

Kisses!! mwa!