Look Who's 2!

Guess, who's 2!

We spent my birthday painting our new house two days before the big move-in day. Mommy picked up some of my favorite chow mein for dinner and then later we all took a five minute break so I could blow out a candle on a cupcake and sing Happy Birthday. Two weeks later we celebrated my birthday in style with a Mickey Mouse themed birthday party. Everyone showed up... even Bubbie, Grandpa, Uncle David, Auntie Avie, and Uncle Arnie from Southern California were there! I couldn't believe that everyone came to see me! I got so excited everytime the doorbell rang! I ran to the door and gave each new guest a great big hug. I got so many cool new things! I love all my gifts!

This is me the day after my party. As much as I'm sure Daddy would love to take credit for his stylish hat, I must say that it was all my idea... I insisted that he wear it.

A week after my amazing birthday party, we headed to the cabin in Twain Harte with James and Mykaela. While there I went fishing for the very first time. I had so much fun catching 2 fish and even loved eating them! Grandpa would be so proud of me! I also, got to go on a pony ride. I could have ridden the pony all day! Daddy tried to get me to go in the lake with him, but the water was FREEZING! No way Daddy! When we were hanging out by the lake I went on a swing and liked it... I normally want nothing to do with swings, but a girl can change her mind.

I love being cute!

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Guess where I got to go during Mommy's spring break... TEXAS! We were there with Gramma, Auntie Anne, Uncle Bruce, and Cousins Lisa, Jeff, and Flora. Mommy and Daddy didn't know if we would make it there when I woke up the night before our flight with a 103.4 fever, but we did! Luckily my fever went down and we did a ton of fun stuff. We started our Texas trip in San Antonio where we stayed right by the Riverwalk. The day after we arrived I got to go on a boat ride on the river. The next day Mommy, Daddy, Gramma, and I all went to Sea World. When we first got there we had to rush over to the Shamu show because it was just about to start. Well, that meant that the only seats left were in the splash zone. Boy did we get wet!! It was like a tidal wave and I did not like it at all! Although, I spent most of the rest of the day without any pants on, I really had a blast! I tried to pet dolphins, we saw a sea lion show, and went inside an aviary. We stayed to see the most amazing show ever... Sesame Street on stage! By the end of the day I was able to stay awake long enough to play in the kids' water area, and then was asleep before we left the parking lot.

The next day Gramma and Mommy took me to the Children's Museum. It was unbelievable! I got to dig in sand and pretend I was an archeologist, play with a giant Light Bright, be in a bubble, play house, pretend I was a pilot, go shopping and a ton more stuff too!

That evening, Daddy and Mommy took me on a horse-drawn carriage ride. I had been begging to do it and I was not disappointed. I loved it!

One day we went out to eat on the Riverwalk and I choked so bad that I threw up all over Cousin Lisa. Poor Lisa, she had already changed her clothes earlier that day because a birdie went potty on her and now I did this! Well, at least I got a cute picture out of it when Daddy cleaned me up in the bathtub.

The next day, Mommy, Daddy, and I headed to Austin to go visit our friends, Tom, Tami, and Brett. Brett was so nice. He took me out on my first date and picked me up in his convertible Mustang. I was traveling in style... until it ran out of "gas."

One evening Daddy, Mommy, Tom, and I went out to eat at the Salt Lick. Daddy knew he couldn't visit Austin and not go to the famous restaurant. It was a long wait to be seated, but in the meantime I just danced to the live music. I was even good during dinner so Mommy ordered me a scoop of ice cream. I may have to be good more often.

Tami has her very own horse. While we were in Austin everyone kept asking me if I wanted to ride it. I can't even stand a carousel ride so why in the world would I want to ride the real thing?! Then they told me if I rode a horse I would have to wear a helmet (or as I call it, a "horsie hat") and even tried one on me at Tami's house. Forget it!! Well, we drove out to the barn anyways, hoping that I would change my mind. As soon as I saw the HUGE horse, I couldn't wait to ride. I let Mommy put the horsie hat on my head and I was ready to go! Horseback riding was my favorite activity in Texas! I can't stop telling everyone about it!

It's Been Awhile!

This is a long overdue blog post. I guess, I've just been so busy! First, let me start with the sad pictures and then we can move on to all the fun I've been having! These are some of the last pictures of Kila and me. My doggy passed away very suddenly a little over a month ago, but I still say "good-night" and "good-morning" to her. I smile every time I give her hugs and kisses. Mommy says I changed Kila because before I was born she wasn't too fond of babies, but I guess she just couldn't resist me because BOY did she love me, care for me, and protect me.

Now, for the fun stuff! I have gotten really good at playing hide-and-seek. The pantry is the perfect hiding spot! Look, you can barely see me, but I see you!

One of the other new things I learned to do is to get "into" my kitchen. Mommy wouldn't have believed it if she didn't get the whole thing on video!

Hiding my head in a bucket may feel like a good hiding spot, but just because I can't see you, doesn't mean that you can't see me!

I still love music! Look at me turning around to the beat!

One day we had the craziest power failure. It was caused by a turkey! Well, Daddy forgot to turn the hot tub back on when we got our power back so guess who got to go swimming! Mommy was so surprised that she was able to find a bathing suit for me that wasn't packed away... she even found a swim diaper!

Mommy finally got video of me saying my best friend's name. Her name is Lily. Mommy is sure going to miss it once I don't say it like this anymore!

For Valentine's Day Bubbie and Grandpa sent me a gift card to Build-A-Bear. Well, I finally got to go and make my own toy! It was so much fun! I picked out a cuddly doggy to build. I dressed her in a Tinkerbell outfit and named her Tinkalicious. I love her so much... I wouldn't even let anyone carry her out of the mall for me... I did it all by myself!