John turns 2!  I can hardly believe it has already been two years.  He has brought such light and laughter into our lives.  We had a wonderful celebration at home with just us three and then shared a great party with the rest of the family.  He had his favorite spaghetti, opened presents and had some cake.

























Sharing a laugh with Momma on his birthday ...





He is my joy ... my everything ... Happy Birthday to my beautiful baby boy!





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We had a wonderful time at the cabins, as always.
This time had it's fair share of memorable events!
From late starts to water leaks, to a giant rat living in the walls of our cabin, to bears walking around directly outside, to skies so dark you actually see the milky way (along with what seemed like millions of stars), to an 100 mph trip to the hospital (sorta), to the ER and patient transfer to another cities hospital, to at least one day of real sleeping in relaxing and lounging around with my little man, to sitting around the table conversations and laughing about life's craziness with my parents, to family, to love, to laughter.
I love you guys!  A trip I won't soon forget!




My guys.



Tracks surrounding the cabin.  I should have put something down for scale.  They were bigger than my hand!









John spent a significant amount of time hanging on the steps of Mom and Dad's cabin.  He even managed a back fall off the ones outside.  Landed perfectly.  Daddy was proud.  LOL



Enjoying each others company ...




I can't say it enough times.  This kid is like wearing my heart around on the outside.




Getting chilly!




Lots of bonding time with Dad!







Going for a hike.




Relaxing back at the cabin, reading his book.




The front porch of our cabin.  John was loving the atmosphere up there.










Waking up with smiles and giggles ... it just doesn't get any better than this!




Of course what vaca would be complete without the obligatory trip to the ER,
courtesy of Michelle.  :)  We love you and are glad you are doing better!




Our little rock star!


Good times!

Signed the loan documents this afternoon.  Within about 8 days we should have the final approval on the loan and then we just need to wait for the OK from the sellers bank on the short sale and we are ready to go!  EXCITED!!!

Some more pictures ....




Front door has a nice little patio for sitting outside.






Tile feature on the floor when you open the front door.







The dining room.







Family room windows look out to the Koi Pond.







View of the kitchen from the breakfast nook.







Master bathroom tub ... Calgon ... you know what to do!







One of the bedrooms ... blue with fun painted decorations
Maybe for John?







John enjoying the view from the second floor.







The library/office/music room ... LOL
Green carpet and red painting, what were they thinking??
More pictures of that room from different sides/angles