A Royal Party

One last birthday post for Bryce.

Bryce hosted a birthday luncheon, at a local tea room, for all of the special princesses in his life....complete with tiaras. He is not quite to the stage of life where he has little friends his own age. It's actually quite awkward whenever he gets together with another one year old. They sit. They stare. Neither one breaks the ice. They eventually get bored and travel in separate directions - playing with their own toys.....and rolling their eyes when their mama's try to move them back together.

He much prefers the women in his life. He is so blessed with plethora of ladies to choose from. Their interactions are quite different.

Anne - His favorite rocker. He loves to lounge with her.....especially in the winter when she has a fire going. Back and forth they rock - while she rythmically feeds him Cheerios or some other delicacy. Never a lack of kisses. Never a lack of compliments. Bryce never wants for anything when "Angel" is around. (Bradley nicknamed her this).
Katie: His blonde bombshell. Always traipsing around in high heels and schmootsy clothes. She confiscates him in Relief Society and feeds him a steady stream of snacks and kisses. He especially loves her because she lets him steal sips of Dr. Pepper when his mama isn't looking. She had to leave early due to her son having a fever. He was devastated! We found the closest pic possible to represent her.

Shannon: His auntie. Always has his back. He enjoyed a summer of dips with her at various pools. They always exchange looks of admiration, as well as a few whispers.I think I overheard him saying, "Give me a cousin, Shanaynay."

Grandma- The ultimate princess. The giver of his gift....his mama. He loves his grandma for the way she takes time for him and praises him and tells him how good and sweet he is. She is also a bearer of the treats. Ever prepared. Ever ready. She is always there for him and he lives for the praises she sings.

Grandpa- So he isn't a princess.....but he sure is a King. Bryce loves him because he has given him a blueprint for manhood. When others aren't watching, grandpa swoops him up and holds him quietly on his lap.....flashing smiles and winks in privacy. Bryce loves the way he smells....so refreshing to smell freshly shaved whiskers after being around princess perfume all day.

Courtney (Nie-Nie)- His favorite hip to ride. So petite and compact! She is his traveling friend. She packs him around and shows him the world - taking pit stops for nuzzles and kisses. He loves it when she buries her face in his hair - breathing in all of it's Johnson & Johnson freshness. She whispers secrets to him....and he smiles.

Jenni- The future mother in law. He has eyes for little Evie. Jenni offers him the acceptance he will need to pursue this relationship in a few years. A Queen, indeed.

Bradley- His prince of a brother. His light and joy. His everything he wants to be. His assistant in unwrapping gifts. His best friend.

Mama- The Queen of da milk. His soft place to fall. His soft place to poop. His soft place to spit up. His soft place to cry. Just the right, soft place for him...always.

(side story - The other day Bradley patted my chest and said, "Do you remember when I was a baby and drank milk out of doze boobies?" "yes.....", I answered. "Doze was some gooooood boobies.")

Happy wishes my little prince.

Dreams of chocolate milk.