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We spent the better part of three days celebrating Jace's birthday. On our visit to Wray, Grandad (my Dad) had little gifts hiding all over the house. This would have been very exciting if it wasn't for the huge closet full of toys in the basement. Jace didn't seem concerned about finding the gifts as long as Grandad would join him in the playroom.

The weather was cool and rainy and absolutely beautiful. I love how green everything is this time of year.

Jace showed off all his new conversational skills. At Grandma and Papa Courtney's house Jace was playing at the table and reached over to grab a toothpick. Papa warned him not to play with those because they are sharp. Miraculously, Jace listened and left them alone. (If I had given the exact same warning he would have grabbed a handful of them and run away, laughing.) Anyway, when we went to leave a little while later, Jace noticed that Papa had a toothpick in his mouth. Jace started pointing and shouted, "Oh-no, sharp." Good thing he was watching out for Papa.

Grandma Courtney made a delicious Sunday dinner complete with decorated birthday cake for Jace and Papa. Jace wanted to blow out the candles over and over again.And again.And this is what it looks like when you tell him that he is all done blowing out the candles.

Our birthday celebration continued on Monday night at the Palmer's house. In addition to dinner and "Dancing with the Stars" there was lots of cake and presents. Jace always enjoys Monday nights. He gets treats and screams a lot and chases after the dogs. He makes Joel and I crazy while having a totally fabulous time. His birthday was no exception. The only difference was that he got to open gifts and spent the last 15 minutes of his evening pushing around a new little plastic golf bag.

Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate.

Thanks to everyone who sent birthday wishes.

We are excited to see what the next year holds.