Pure Joy

I can't believe it my baby is 2 already. We had her big birthday party on May 3. It was sort of a combo event seeing as how my sister and nephew's birthdays are the same weekend. Abby was so cute she was wired all day knowing it was her birthday. We had put balloons up. She wouldn't take a nap and wouldn't go to bed that night either. We had a nice BBQ although we ate indoors as it wasn't super nice.
I brought out the cake I made. It turned out super cute but was really a labour of love since the night before I was ready to throw it out the window because it wouldn't cook properly. Abby loved it and it tasted great. What more can you ask? We call it the ladybird beetle cake. I always thought it was a ladybug but my great father in law always corrects me. The reason I called this entry pure joy is because when Abby opened her presents she was so happy and thrilled with each one. It was amazingly cute. She got a bouncy ball, bubble blower, and slide. She was so excited she had to have a lovely two year old temper tantrum that night when I tried to get her to come inside. Anyway I love watching children get someone they love and are just so full of joy!! There is no hiding their emotions and I think that is an amazing quality!!
As per tradition I will share some of my favorites about my two year old
1. She loves food and you always know when she loves it. She is always saying yum yum or no!!!
2. She has an amazing giggle that can make anyone smile or laugh.
3. She is ultra sensitive and when she sees Mom or Dad sad or upset she gets the same way. Now it is sweet not sure how this will pan out in the teenage years but for now it's cute.
4. She loves the outdoors. She would play outside all day and night if I let her and if we lived somewhere a little nicer weather wise.
5. She is saying many words now and out of the blue comes out with a new one. So cute!!
6. She can curl her tongue and does it on demand.
7. For the most part she is sleeping in a big girl bed and going potty with few accidents.
8. She has her first crush on her nursery leader. Him and his wife are moving out of the ward soon so I am sure she will be sad when he leaves. It is pretty darn cute though.
9. She still loves books and loves to read. My favorite thing is listening to her at night reading to her stuffed animals before she falls asleep.
10.She comes up to my belly says baby and gives it kisses. So cute!!!
I can't believe what a blessing and joy she has been in our life. We love our Abby and are so excited to continue to watch her change and grow!!!
Here is a pic of her first portrait done by her Great Grammy Smith. She did an amazing job for someone who can't see well. She is a pretty amazing lady. Abby loves looking at it on her wall.