Addi Kate's Big Top Birthday Party was by far one of the funnest parties we've ever thrown. We played games like ring toss, Pin the Clown Nose on Addi Kate, and bean bag toss. The kids REALLY enjoyed the elephant train...both the little kids AND the big kids:) But I think Addi's favorite part of the party was the clown that did face painting.
Here are some pictures and a video from Addi's Big Top Party...
We couldn't go to the zoo on your birthday because of the weather, so we decided to take you the day before your birthday party. I am so glad we waited because the weather was gorgeous!
You can name all the animals and enjoyed playing on the elephant statue.
That smile!!!!
We took a picture just like this last year with you and your Daddy. I can't get over the love in both of your faces...
Some of your favorite animals were the lions (and the baby cubs), the tigers, the pigs, but you loved the giraffes the most...
We definitely need to take you to the zoo more often and plan to do so this next year!
I can't believe you are 2 years old...how time flies!!! Mommy and Daddy took off for your birthday and we spent the day celebrating YOU!
We got dressed and let you open a few presents...a pink Radio Flyer Scooter and tap shoes!
You haven't quite figured out how to use the scooter yet, but it's only a matter of time.
You do love the tap shoes and the sound that they make. Here is a little video of you testing out the tap shoes for the first time.
After opening gifts, we took you to the mall. Last year on your 1st birthday, we bought you a pair of pink converse, so this year we kept with the tradition, but bought you a red pair this time.
We then took you on a train ride around the mall..."Choo Choo" is still one of the sweetest phrases you say :)
We also did our birthday tradition of letting you pick out a stuffed animal at Build a Bear. This year you chose an elephant. We named her Emily the Elephant and she has a ballerina tutu just like you!
For lunch we took you to Chuck E. Cheese...and oh my word, you LOVED it!!! From the rides, to the pizza, to giving Chuck E.the mouse a high five, you were in Heaven!!!
That evening we invited D-ma, Jilly, and Pops over and we all went out to dinner to not only celebrate your special day, but also Jilly and Pops' anniversary. They gave you a stuffed Nemo doll and I thought your heart would explode!!!
While you are celebrating 2 years, Jilly and Pops are celebrating 42 years of marriage.
D-ma gave you the sweetest jewelry box with a turning ballerina. We will be able to store all your pretty jewelry, along with your first James Avery Charm Bracelet!
We had such a great day celebrating you, Addison Kate. You are the light of our lives and we love you MORE than the world!
It seems as if I missed posting about Addi's 23 month birthday. What?!?!?! So I have to post about her 23 month birthday BEFORE I can post about her 24 month birthday, right?
Well, here is our sweet little angel at 23 months old...
She is such a ball of energy and has started getting pretty frustrated lately. "Give it back" and "no" and "mine" are just a few of the phrases she's saying lately. We are doing our best to redirect her and know that this is just a phase she is going through. But goodness, she sure is independent and definitely knows what she likes and doesn't like...hmmm, wonder where she gets that?!?!
She is in love with the movie Finding Nemo and wants to watch it constantly! She even pretends to be Nemo in the bathtub. Her kitchen was a big hit for Christmas, so she spends a lot of time in her play room cooking "macahoni" and stirring pretend food in her pots and pans.
Addison's hair...oh my word! She honestly has the prettiest head of hair I've ever seen...white blond, just a little curl, soft and getting long. I just adore putting it in a ponytail or pig tails or simply pulling it back with a bow.
Pops is still one of her favorite people...but her cousin Mikey is a close second. She wants to do, try, and say everything he does.
Addison Kate...Mommy and Daddy love you MORE than the world. We hope you are always strong-willed, determined, spunky, and independent!
I am a Christ follower, a happily married woman, a devoted daughter, a loyal friend, and a hard-working assistant principal. I am overjoyed to finally add proud MOMMY to our miracle baby to my profile!!
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