Happy Birthday, Ladybug!

Today my baby turned 2!  She started off the day very excited it was her birthday.  I have to admit, I was pretty excited, too.  I really like planning her birthday parties & selecting her theme and outfit.  This year the theme was Sesame Street.  I wanted to keep everything as simple as possible, but sometimes that isn't as easy as you would like or think it would be.  But, I managed to get it all done in time for her to have a wonderful birthday party at daycare.  The pictures are listed below....enjoy!

She didn't understand that she was not going home, so it took her awhile to calm herself down.  She cried during her birthday song, but she worked it out & was okay!  = )

Enjoying cupcakes with friends

Pin the nose on Elmo,,,,Some refused to be blindfolded!  LOL!

Oscar the Grouch trash toss.

Abby Cadabby!

The visors Mommy made for the party guests

Her daycare gift from friends.  She absolutely loves getting dressed up!

I have been really bad about updating the website!  I know......story of our lives!  Well, here is my cell phone dumb....not even 1/3 of them for the last month.  I will try to do better.  I have been so busy with work and getting ready for Ladybug's party, something had to be neglected!  =)

1.  Celebrating the last day of Spring Break w/a picnic at the lake.
2.  Celebrating spring break by blowing/eating bubbles in the park.
3.  Having a very intense conversation w/her "granddaddy".

1.  My backseat buddy on the trip to see Granny & Granddaddy.
2. Celebrating Daddy's birthday at his favorite restaurant.
3.  Refusing to take her thumb out of her mouth on the way home from school.  Even though we have agreed it is just for "night night".
4.  It's Fall Ya'll!!!
5.  Time out at Granny's.  Mommy doesn't let you paint on the wall w/peanut butter.  =)
6.  Playing puzzles at Auntie Monica's.
7.  Sneaking into Mommy's paint w/o her permission!  She is an artistic one!

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Watch out! She's had her licensed revoked!

Yummy Snacks

She loves Nutella! She calls it cake and thinks it is super Yummy! She likes it on bread, graham crackers and pretzels. I love this little face!

New for 2012

Okay, so for 2012....there are a couple of things I want to work on. I will try to get in the gym more, not drink so much Pepsi & work on this blog! Operation Dedication to the blog!

We had a great New Year & an even better Christmas! I made Christmas dinner and didn't take any pictures! I could kick myself for that! I used some great recipes from www.allrecipes.com.

Ladybug really enjoyed all the gifts that she received this year. We definitely need a bigger place to hold all her toys! Why do toddlers need such BIG toys???? Anyone?

Potty Time?

She absolutely loves her new Potty! She was having a little trouble going at daycare, but her babysitter seemed to think that the potty would help her go. It does and now she goes on the potty for #2. Now if we could get #1 in the potty, we could say goodbye to those diapers! But, we are in no rush.....she will get it on her own time. She just loved that potty and didn't want to get up after the picture was taken. It is a stepping stool, a potty & a training potty for the toilet. It always sings when she does her business. I think she will be ready by the summer, but WE ARE IN NO RUSH!

The grocery list was originally written by her dad. She decided to help b/c she loves to be a helper. When she was finished she proudly gave it to me and said, "I write it, Mommy". I love this baby!!! She is so smart!

Happy Anniversary!!!

Using chopsticks! She is doing pretty good for her first time!


This is the great Sushi spread we had! Mmmmm!


The two biggest loves of my life! Yes, she is shoeless. Sometimes she does whatever she wants!


This is her plate. She didn't eat any of the Sushi. I don't think she is old enough for that! She enjoyed her Chicken Teriyaki and rice. She really enjoyed the shrimp tempura. =)

I can't think of a better way to have spent this special day. I found a sushi gift card that my husband gave me last year. It expires tomorrow! Glad I found it just in time!!