Gracie's 2nd Birthday Party

I didn't think to take pictures of decorations until after the party was over and things were mostly put away...this sign is missing the "O" in "TWO"

Gracie turned two yesterday (Sunday) and we had her birthday party on Saturday evening. We had our family and friends over for homemade grilled pizza, gifts, and cake and ice cream. We had a Mickey Mouse party and before we started, our next door neighbors offered to let us use a princess carriage they had rented for their 8-year-old's birthday party earlier that day. Gracie was in heaven having the carriage, Mickey Mouse party, cousins and family and friends, cake, presents, etc.

I can't believe my baby girl is already 2 years old. These two years have gone by way too quickly, and I miss her being a baby, but she is so much fun right now and I am so proud of the little person she is! She has such an excitement and love for life. She is strong willed yet can be very adaptable. She loves playing with her cousins and friends, and is very social. She also loves going to both of her grandmas' homes and loves all of her family members. She is energetic and excited from the moment she wakes up in the morning all through the day. She never stops talking and also dances, sings, jumps, and runs. She loves to read and snuggle mommy and daddy. She speaks in full sentences and is extremely smart. We love our happy little girl so much!

it's gonna be a long, hot summer.

hiking deuel creek in centerville:

donut falls in big cottonwood canyon:

i am getting more and more pregnant as it is getting more and more hot outside. the kiddie pool and popsicles are will probably be an almost-daily occurance this summer.

we got baby brother's crib painted red and all set up in his room! we are pretty much done in there, just have a few odds and ends left.

Gracie's birthday is Sunday and we are having a Mickey Mouse party on Saturday which she is very excited for. Next week we will be in St. George with Dawson's family. It will be hot, pray for me.