Let the celebration begin!

Because I am a believer of celebrating your birth week, my children are the beneficiaries of my ideals. Hannah turned two on Wednesday. We had a pretty mellow day with a trip to a pumpkin patch, a dinner out (her choice was grilled cheese) and home for presents. I wasn't expecting her to understand the concept yet, but boy was I wrong! She was ALL over the presents. Multiple times she told Tyler, "it's mine!" She gets it! I found a super great deal on a cardboard cottage for her. I think she would live in there if I let her!
To continue the birth week celebrations, we had a family party for her over the weekend. She has always loved lady bugs and monkeys. I wasn't about to attempt a monkey cake, so I opted for a lady bug. It turned out cute and even more importantly YUMMY!
She had a great time with all the cousins, opening gifts, taking a bite of the wax candles (you heard me right!), and blowing out the candles twice during our singing. She's a quick one!
Hannah is our sweet girl. I am grateful she is healthy, learning, growing, and all mine. She is smart, tough, silly, gentle and overall lovable! Happy Birthday to my Hannah!