Turning TWO!

Sometimes looking back over the past two years, it feels a little fuzzy at times.  It literally feels like yesterday when I was waddling around trick or treating with Morgan hoping my little lady would come.  But look at her now, she's a big two year old. 

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Then

 For the past several months whenever she sees a cupcake she starts singing "happy birthday to you..."  Since we knew she had the song down pat, we decided to teach her to say how old she is.  Today was her day and all about having fun.

The kids did a little arts and crafts by coloring their own mask.

Next was a little pin the nose on the clown.  I think Miss Morgan may have a future as cruise activity director.

After playing around on Pinterest I got the idea to do a photo booth.  With a bowlful of goofy glasses, their newly colored masks and an a little sense of humor, we had some fun. Who knew the kids would get such a kick out of dollartree junk!

Morgan, Rylee, Kenny, Landon, Allie, Sophia, Taylor, Jackson and Brooke.

Mr. Jackson is such a little cutie and you should see his face light up when he sees Brooke.  He recently came by our house when Brooke wasn't here and he looked for her for almost a 1/2 hour saying "Where's Brooke?"  It's been very exciting to see these two develop a friendship and grow-up together.

Grandma Diana and Mamma.... These are two very special ladies who decided to have a little fun with the photo booth.  Besides the dollarstore glasses I also made these fun cutouts found (via Pinterest) on Oh Happy Day.  The images were free to download and the instructions were pretty easy to follow. 

Thank you ladies for putting up with my crazy idea and having your picture taken in the photo booth.  I know you had a good time!

TWO:

Someday soon, I'll get to do your Birthday Interview but until that day comes, I'll just go ahead and list some of your favorites....

    1.  Your big sister Morgan.  I recently saw you grab for her hand as you walked towards your room.

    2.  Your baby dolls.  You love to take care of them and if you had a room full you would be the happiest ever.

    3.  Singing.  You love Casper Babypants.  After a small concert this past summer with some friends, we have been hooked.  Me and my Echo is one of your favorites.

    4.  Dancing.  You love to dance and dancing with Morgan is probably the funnest for you.

    5.  Falling.  I know this is a little crazy but you make yourself tumble from your little chair and then get up laughing at yourself.  You are entertained for at least 15 minutes.

    6.  Lego Blocks. We have a big tub of Lego Quatro blocks that use to be Morgan's.  We sit and build as tall as we can and once all the blocks are gone, you push it over.  And then we start over again.  You have recently started matching up the colors and shapes together as you build. Sitting and building is probably one of my most enjoyable times with you.

     7.  Coloring, play dough, or anything arts and crafts.  I think you probably had a crayon in your hand before you were walking.  Having a 5 year old around means these are easily accessible.  Lucky for us you have resorted to paper instead of the walls.

     8.  Helping in the kitchen.  It doesn't take long for you to grab a stool or the chair to help me prep for dinner, snack or even dishes.  Recently you were helping me put the broccoli into the steamer when Morgan came to help, you quickly reminded her that was job.  Yes, we found something else for Morgan to help with.

Happy Birthday Baby Brooke, we hope you had a great day!