8.14.2013

Watch Me Grow!


Lilli Jo at two years ...
23 lbs
32 1/2 inches

Lilli Jo's Birthday Party

Lilli Jo's birthday party was Saturday. It was a gorgeous day... until the party started. Then it rained. But a little rain wasn't going to stop us from having a good time!
 
We're enjoying the days of small, family parties until we have to invite half the town.
{Given the social butterflies my children are, I don't feel like this is an exaggeration.}
 
Thanks to everyone that came to celebrate this little girl with us!!
 
Lilli Jo loves her bubbles

The boys

Allie Jean
{I still can't believe she's a first grader!}

Dustin's ribs.
I can't even explain how good these were!

Lilli Jo & Grandma Mary
Lilli Jo is wearing her new beachcomber Ft. Myers shirt!

Time for presents!
She really liked the cards. :)

Super-cute clothes from Grandma & Grandpa

And bubbles!!

Everyone was excited about the bubbles.

The girls

More presents

Thanks Aunt Jessica & Uncle Matt!

BUBBLES!!!!

Lilli Jo's sand cake that I made.
{It's just like a dirt cake, only you use golden Oreos instead}


Blowing out the candles.
 
It was a great day with some pretty great people.
We can't wait to celebrate Lilli Jo's birthday with Dustin's family this weekend!!

8.07.2013

Lilli Jo is 2!!

Two years ago, our family became complete with the addition of a beautiful baby girl.
Today, this little girl is full of sugar AND spice.
She's smart, funny, spunky, dramatic ... and cuter than any little girl should be!
 
We cannot imagine our lives without her and love her so much more than she will ever know!
 
When asked what today was, Lilli Jo's reply was "2!"
 

Breakfast smiles!
 
{I love that top photo!!}


More smiles after breakfast.
 
{The second one is the typical smile I get from Lilli Jo when I try to take her picture.}
 
Lilli Jo had a fun-filled day at daycare. There was swimming and she brought rice krispy treats - with sprinkles - to share.
She got a super-cute puppy (not real) from Abbie and Grandma Cooper (Abbie's grandma).
 
We took the birthday girl to Guadalajara's tonight for supper.
Taco night has become a favorite in our house.  :)

She loved the chips.

Showing off her "birthday"
 
{Thanks Aunt Cole!}

Then there was some pouting.
I can't even tell you why. Maybe because Preston sat by her?
 
There was a brief tear-filled fit. That was fun.

It was soon over and we were back to smiling!
 
{See the tears?}

She can be quite animated!

And of course, fried ice cream!
 
Now we get ready for the birthday party on Saturday!
 
Happy 2nd Birthday, Lilli Jo!!