Happy 2nd Birthday!!!

Wow, it's so hard to believe that our baby girl is 2 years old. As we started this year we had a baby on our hands that just learning how to walk, still using a bottle & napping 2 times a day. Now we have a toddler that runs, jumps, dances & sings. We are just amazed daily at how blessed we are to be parents. Not that everyday is easy, but it's just incredible how a little person can make such a big impact on your life!

We woke Maddy up today singing Happy Birthday, but she was a little crabby & not quite ready to get up. Once we told her about a present waiting for her, she perked up & was anxious to get dressed & go see. She was very excited & surprised by her new kitchen. In fact, I don't think she quite knew what was happening at first. Once she saw all of the neat gadgets, lights & sounds her face really lit up.

After breakfast together, Maddy & Daddy dropped mom at work & went to the 'Fun Place' (as dad calls it) and out for lunch. I came home early so we could go out to dinner together. We went to the 50's Grill & it was so cute- they brought out a little Hot Fudge Sundae with a candle on it & sang Happy Birthday.

Maddy served me hot tea from her new kitchen before bedtime. Saturday will be her big day with a party.

Here are a few photos from today:

Heading downstairs to see what's waiting for her

Cool, this comes with a phone!

Making hot tea for Mom