Officially 2

Anna's actual birthday fell on Sunday.  2 years ago, I can still see in my mind the cute little girl with the huge eyes.  I remember telling Lindsey that she reminded me of Bugsy from Bedtime Stories.  She still has the big beautiful eyes but her head has grown into them.  What a first 2 years it's been - from the girl who cried seemingly ALL the time to the girl who loves to laugh and smile.  Happy Birthday, Anna! -T

 

I just figured when you light a candle in a muffin you just put one in for space reasons

Lindsey thought I didn't know how old she was...but I still put in 2.  When she's 10, Lindsey, and I only put 1 candle in it, I won't be thinking she's only 1!

Between events, Mae taught a very powerful scripture lesson to these very lucky stuffed animals

Opening a morning present

With a little help from Mae

A fun church activity for a couple hours from now

 

 

It's my party and I'll where what I want to

Who wouldn't want to wear a dress with a swimsuit over it - not to mention goggles?

She nailed those 2 candles! 

Bring on the presents!

Isn't this part the mom's job?

She might have to grow into them a little bit

I'm feeling a little crowded

Much better effort than when she turned 1

Enjoying the party

Only 2?

Is Anna really only 2?  The kid seems like she's been around forever!  She gets better by the day though.  Anna had a birthday weekend, not just a birthday, which you can't argue with that.  Because of scheduling, driving, etc., etc., Lindsey's family came over for a Saturday celebration.  Water fun, presents, pizza, and ice cream cones?  Sounds like a good day for the newly-turned 2 year old. -T

Non-stop entertainment

The pool or presents?  Anna got to do both at the same time

It's my party and I'll open presents where I want to

Many gifts from so many loved ones

Pizza and fruit - our girls won't be complaining about that

Okay so new way to eat pizza it seems

Our birthday girl!

Excited for the festivities

Ice cream cone time!

Mae's excited too

I think she likes it

So cute

Look at this disaster

I think Mae had vanilla ice cream

Summer Sweets

Late Spring and into Summer means making and eating fun treats.  Between pie and s'mores and of course ice cream, sugar highs are awesome!  Not so good on our tender adult ears, but great I guess.  Okay, let's just be honest here, I have NO idea why we EVER let our kids eat sugar.  The pictures are fun at least. -T

Making peanut butter pie

A sweet non-edible treat

Kid is cute, man.

Lickin' the beaters - a girl after my own heart

S'mores on the bridge

Okay, what's going on here, Anna?

Okay then, anyone lose their appetite?  Or at least their desire for s'mores?

Seriously...this chunky kid is cute!

You're welcome birds, squirrels, and chipmunks!

The end result

June is For Birthdays - First Up: Jackie

Once June hits, it's a birthday frenzy.  We went down to Kentucky and spent a lot of time out in the gorgeous weather and had a lot of fun celebrating Jackie's birthday. -T

Getting a feel for it

Taking no chances on getting water in her eyes

Messin' with the birthday girl

She's like a cartoon character

Speaking of cartoon characters

Woody was there eating ice cream

Eating ice cream is very serious

Making the birthday girl dip all the ice cream for everyone

Lovin' life

Somehow with Anna looking like this, Max and Mae were able to hold a very serious conversation

Happy Birthday, Jackie!

She kept the hat on and she kept on getting more and more ice cream around her mouth