Thursday, July 31, 2014

Recently enjoyed...

...things. We went to the mall last weekend & you got on stage for the magic show again. You are quite the entertainer, are proud & confident to be you & not afraid to be silly even if no one else is doing it...I want to continue to bring that out in you, so you will always be 'free to be me'! We had so much fun that day, love those moments. We played outside, fed the birds, saved a bunny, started on a fabric hanging for you & went for a morning jog with the pups which you love, but it's just getting so hot...can't wait for fall! Added some of your artwork to the wall, cleaned out the garage & got excited for Mimi & papa to return. You are becoming your own person & are such a joy to be around, always keeping us on our toes xo



















Saturday, July 19, 2014

It's your 2nd...

...birthday! We celebrate every year by putting balloons in your bed & you love it so much you get upset when you have to leave. This last year has been an amazing one as you have grown & changed so much. You talk to us, walk around with us holding our hand, use imaginary play, have an opinion, are sweet with babies younger than you, love reading, horses, puppies & kitties, laugh & do silly things, dance & sing to music even if it's in the middle of a store, you weigh about 28 lbs, will try new foods, like jogs in the stroller, are friendly & use your manners, love swimming, making sure you always keep track of me in the house (little mommy), help me put things back, clean your own hands & face, count to 10, do somersaults, say yay for yourself when you do something you weren't sure about or didn't want to do, are very confident in social situations, don't care what others are doing & are confident in your choice so much that other kids watch you, aren't afraid of anything even loud noises, have high expectations about how you want things done & aren't afraid to voice your opinion, are active & climb around while always checking with me that it's ok, are a little lover, caring & sweet & we are so blessed to have you as our daughter xo


























Saturday, July 12, 2014

The 4th & your...

...2nd birthday party, it was an awesome fun filled weekend! We went over to Mimi's for some swimming & to see your cousin Gracie. That night we headed to the country club for some dinner, music, fun & fireworks. You kept grabbing my hand & pulling me over to dance to the live music, was so cute. You had a blast running around & being silly. We watched the fireworks on our quilt on the course & you ran around with your glow sticks occasionally stopping to lay with us, so fun! The next day we decorated & went to pick up the food for your party. You had a few friends come, you painted on canvas, watched a movie, played & ate some food. We asked everyone to bring donated animal items that we could take to the shelter instead of gifts. We dropped those off today & the volunteers were so thankful, it's so important to give to those that are in need. I also took Monday off for an extra long weekend...we went to froggies toy store to play, the antique store where we found a couple cool things & then to the park to run around in the fountains, such a wonderful day with you. I am so lucky to have you as my daughter, but just as blessed to have you as my little buddy, we always have fun on our adventures xo