Grace is TWO today!!

We had her birthday party yesterday and it was so much fun. I was so excited to have the whole family and some of our friends here for the big day. We definitely do NOT have room to have family and friends as the kids get older and get more friends though! I made her a Winnie the Pooh cake which she loved. Saturday night Grandma Sandra came after work to stay over and she helped me get things cleaned up. Amazing how many dishes i dirty when making and decorating a cake. We had a good day at church and she wore her birthday dress and her new favorite accessory- her sandals. We went to McDonald's for lunch with mom and the Bush's which was fun. We talked a lot about our upcoming beach trip and, believe me, we're all getting more excited by the day! Grace napped well but Tyler didn't. Guests began arriving a little after 3 and we just had a wonderful time. We ate and then did presents and then the cake. She blew out her candles and it was TOO CUTE! It could be months before I get good photos because Gary and I focused on getting video and so i'll be waiting for grandparent photos. Thanks to everyone who helped clean up all the food and do all the dishes. After everyone left we cleaned up the toys, vacuumed the cake out of the carpet and got the furniture back in place. Then we bathed the kids and all four of us were in bed by 9:30!

Today is her actual Birthday- May 18th. I can't believe that only two years ago I was getting admitted to the hospital ready to have her. She's been such a blessing in our lives and we are so excited for what the Lord has for her future. She's been such a good girl and she's my princess for sure. She's a girly girl through and through. She loves to wear shoes, dresses and have "pretties" in her hair. She loves to read books and color, play dishes and carry things around in her purse. She's also VERY active! She can climb up on the table and will stand on the chairs (before getting caught and diciplined), she LOVES to be outside chasing her brother and playing in the dirt. She loves to swing and can do her slide all by herself and loves balls of all shapes and colors. She talkes constantly and can hold a crayon and pencil better than her brother. :) She's a girl through and through! She's so very fun and loving and her smile can cheer anyone up. We love her so much!

Happy Birthday Armandina Grace!