Sneak Peak!

We recently had Savannah's 2 year pictures taken. A friend of mine who has her own photography business took them for me (http://www.wildflowerphotographers.blogspot.com/). I LOVE how they turned out. Here are just a few of them that she gave me to preview. I will post more once I get to see the rest of the pictures! They all turned out so cute...it is going to be REALLY hard to decide on which ones to get!!

Dancing Princess

Savannah twirling around singing "ballerina...ballerina"

Ever since my nieces dance recital, Savannah has been wanting to be a little dancer herself. She will put her hands above her head and twirl around singing "ballerina..ballerina". She also wants to put her tap shoes on every day and tap around on the floor. Well, I decided that while she was so into it, I wanted to let her try a class out. She took a trial dance class last week and she LOVED it. I signed her up for the summer session. She started this week. We went out and bought her her first leotard. She now wants to eat, sleep, and play in it! I love watching her! I guess the love for dance is in her blood!!

Happy Belated Birthday!

Savannah (with a mouthful of cupcake) and daddy

Tuesday was my husband's birthday! I fixed him his favorite meal and bought him cupcakes and ice cream (his request) to celebrate. Savannah was so excited. While talking to him on the phone that day she told him"we have surprise"..."cupcakes". She isn't the best at keeping surprises yet
: ) Anyway, I hope he had a wonderful day! Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

July 4th on the Lake!

Chi-Chi and Savannah

Aunt Vikki and Savannah

Me, Savannah, Brooke (my cousin), Noah (her little boy)

Savannah kissing Baby Jaydelin

Jaydelin and Savannah

Nanny Jack and Savannah

Gracie, Savannah and Nana

Savannah with the "big" girls on the paddle boat

Brooke and Savannah

Savannah and Noah

We spent the 4th of July at my Aunt's house on the lake. We had a GREAT time! Savannah LOVED getting to swim in the lake again. She is becoming such a little fish! She also really liked the fireworks and kept saying they were pretty! We were able to hang out with my family which was a lot of fun! Even better, my nanny Jack from Indiana was able to come down to spend the 4th with us! Lots of fun!!

Happy Birthday Savannah!

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1 year birthday party

2 year birthday party

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!