"They say it's your birthday!"

We celebrated Elle's 2nd birthday yesterday with lots of family and friends. We are so blessed to have so many people around us that love our little girl. I set up little stations for our little guests. We had bowling, soccer, bean bag toss, puzzles, a slide, "cooking" in the kitchen, and bubbles. The slide was definitely the favorite! It was so fun to just let the kids run wild and crazy and let the parents socialize. Elle seemed to have a ball and loved having "Happy Birthday" sung to her. She dosen't like attention or anything :)


Here are some things you are doing/saying these days:
"hold you mommy"
"sit mommy/daddy"
"I cook you some coffee?"
"nookie nookie"- this is what she calls milk HILARIOUS!
Elle: "Charley?" Me: "Where is Charley baby?" Elle "he in heaven, I miss him" -melts my heart!
"I go upstairs/downstairs mommy"
Those are just the things I hear most during the day
Elle:"me poop" Me: "you did?" Elle: "no poop! no poop!"

Since you are telling me when you need to poop I think we will start trying to get you to sit on your potty. I have a feeling this is going to take a while and frankly, I dread it!
You still love your crib and have never tried to climb out. I plan on you staying there for a while. I am not ready to have you come in our room whenever you please :)
You love school but have started screaming when I drop you off. You stop shortly after I leave.
You are very particular with what people wear around you. You despise jackets and sunglasses. You always tell me "no jacket mommy no jacket Elle" I have to convince you that I am really cold and need it. I have to do the same when I put sunglasses on in the car. You are now convinced I HAVE to have them to see :)
You are very stubborn and strong willed. You get away with A LOT because I am not a fan of the huge fits you through. I need to get better at setting boundaries for you little Missy!
You LOVE LOVE LOVE to read books. I can find you in your room a lot of times during the day, reciting the stories. So precious! We read many at night before bed and it never fails that you ask for "more read".
You can count to 15...smarty britches.
You sing your ABC's
You love to dance and ask for music the minute we get in the car.

I love you sweet baby girl! I CAN NOT believe you are going to be two on Thursday. You have been such a fun baby and now toddler. You make me laugh daily! You make me see the world in a way that is so fresh and wonderful. Your daddy and I love you more than you will probably ever know. It hurts sometimes :)






Breakfast with Gigi the day before the big party












Elle and Ally chasing after Aidan before the party got under way




Gigi and Aunt Susan




Grandma and Poppy