Happy Birthday Savannah!

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My baby girl turns 2 today! I can't believe how fast time has passed! It seems like yesterday I was pregnant with her. She has become such a beautiful, sweet toddler. She talks ALL the time and speaks very plainly. I have many people comment on how well she speaks for her age. She LOVES to be outdoors playing. I love to watch her explore the world. The littlest things excite her and captivate her attention. Things that without her pointing them out I probably would have been too busy to notice! She constantly asks "what's that mama". She wants to know what everything is in the world around her. She is potty-trained now and getting to move out of her crib next week. She gives the sweetest hugs and kisses and will say "I luv lou" in her sweet little voice. She is miss independent and wants to do everything herself. It is amazing to look back at the her development over the past 2 years.
Today on her birthday we have a fun, but packed schedule. We have already went out on the boat this morning for a couple of hours with our next door neighbors and their kids (they have a little boy Soren who is 3 months younger than Savannah. They are buddies). She is now taking a nap and Nana is on her way to bring Emmy and Sydney (2 of her cousins). When she wakes up we are taking them to Chuck-E-Cheese (Savannah's request). Then back to our house for another birthday cake and more presents. Then we will finish her birthday day with a trip to the pool with Nana and her cousins. Fun Fun!! We love you so much Savannah and hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday!

Beach Trip

Savannah and her buddy Casey

The cutest crab ever!

Trying to explain to Savannah that the fish can NOT get her...they are behind glass

One of her favorite things to do...pick rocks/seashells and throw them in the water

Savannah and Oma picking seashells

Me, Savannah, Oma

Opa and Savannah having a little "tea party"

We took a trip this week to the beach to visit Joel's parents. We had a wonderful time! Savannah LOVED the beach. She enjoyed collecting seashells and jumping waves. She also like the little "pool" that daddy created for her in the sand. We took her to the aquarium also. She really liked it! She ran from one thing to the next! At first, she was a little timid of the full glass sites with the fish. She thought they were going to come and get her. But after I explained that they were behind glass and that they could not get out she was fine. We enjoyed getting to spend time with my in-laws and their dog Casey (this was Savannah's buddy). Casey is still a puppy so Savannah and her get along great! Unfortunately, the week went by too fast!! Hopefully we can go visit again soon!

Fun at the Water Park!

Her favorite waterslide

This picture is taken right before she is pulled over onto Sydney's side and yanked down the slide head first...one of a few little mishaps...she got up laughing though : )

Savannah, Sydney, Emmy

We went to the waterpark this past week with my mom, sister-in-law, nieces, and cousin (and her friend). While my cousin and her friend explored the big water slides, we let the little ones play in Kiddie Land. This was the first time for Savannah to go to a waterpark. She LOVED it! She had a few little mishaps while there, but none thankfully phased her! It was REALLY hot that day, so the water felt GREAT! Hopefully we can take her back there again this summer!

Our Anniversary!

It was 5 years ago today that Joel and I were married. I can't believe that it has been 5 years already. Since we got married 5 years ago we have moved twice, lived in 2 cities, had a beautiful daughter and are now expecting our first son in October. I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful supportive husband. He is the best father, care giver, provider and friend. We are going to the Melting Pot to eat and plan on watching a movie and spending some good quality time together while Savannah is with my mom. I look forward to many, many more wonderful years and memories together!

Savannah's 2nd Birthday Party

Her present from Nana and Papaw....she LOVES it!

Minnie Mouse cupcakes my cousin made for her. Adorable!

Savannah with Katie and Bethany (the 2 girls I watch after school)

We had Savannah's 2nd birthday party this past Sunday. She had a BLAST!!! We had a GREAT turn-out and wonderful weather! She LOVED the water slide! She was such a little dare-devil on it (a big change from last year when I could hardly get her to get her feet wet). She was running around from one thing to another playing with all of her little friends. It was so cute! Her theme this year was Minnie Mouse. My cousin made her adorable cupcakes for her party. As I was going through her pictures I realized that there is not one picture of her with her daddy. He was around..but taking care of everything during the party. Guess I am working him too hard! We will make sure to get one on her actual birthday, along with a family picture!