My Baby is 2?!

I am in serious denial that my baby girl is 2 years old. But, I guess posting about it really makes it official. Boo. Sniffle.

The 22nd is Eden's bday. After a rough start to the day...

(she was mad that I was snuggling Noah instead of her)

we got going with all of the festivities.
She helped her brother DESTROY his room.


We had lunch at Chick-fil-A with Mimi, Dawn, and Ty. I didn't get any pictures (boo) but to our surprise, there was a cow Santa at Chick-fil-A. Each of the kids got a balloon and a stocking with candy. But, the best part, as always, was the playground. Unfortunetly, it was a bit wet and cold so we didn't hang out long.

Then we went to Target and spent her bday $ from Grani and Papa. She chose a broom and mop.

After Target we had to get home so mommy could bake her cake and it was naptime.

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While I was making dinner and decorating for her party, she and big brother got to go out and ride power wheels, a favorite pass time in this house.

She came back in to a house DRIPPING in princess.


I had asked her what she wanted for dinner and she said pizza. Pizza it is, of course, with a smiley face.


After dinner we dove into presents.


My fab SIL, Sarah, gave Eden a play kitchen a couple months ago so we set her up with everything she will need to run a proper kitchen.
Apron, dishtowels, wash clothes, hot pads, oven mitts, etc. (all made by mommy, of course.)


Food galore courtesy of Target $1 section and Kid's Market. (SCORE!!)


Yum-o!!


Pots, pans, 'hot chocolate' set, plates, bowls, etc. (also from Kid's Market)


And lastly, a new love of hers. A puppy. (She used to be terrified but now loves on any and all doggies she sees)


Then came cake time. Nothing fancy.

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Now, this was actually her 2nd cake. We had celebrated a joint Christmas and bday party the previous weekend with Chris's side of the family. She got to blow out candles then so it was hard for Noah to wrap his brain around the fact that she got to blow out candles TWICE. He felt very cheated. Luckily, Eden was generous and let big bro help her out.


Here she is in full bday mode.


I sure do love my lil girl.
Even if she does refuse to remain my eternal 1 year old. Sniffle. Sob.

Ward Christmas Party

I had to document this so I have something to blackmail my kiddos with when they get older.

For our Ward Christmas Party they asked the nursery kids to dress up as nativity animals for the live nativity the primary kids were putting on. The day before the party I got a stroke of genius (I realize this term is relative). I was gonna make a camel costume! I traced the kids out on some wrapping paper and got to work, figuring the pattern out as I went. It didn't turn out exactly how I had envisioned, but, it was cute enough.

Noah was the head and Eden was the hump. Heehee! They are so gonna hate me for this.

Eden is not a fan of strangers. If she doesn't know you, she will usually give you 'the stare down' and then hide her face. Really makes ya feel good about yourself. Anyway, so I was really curious what her reaction to Santa was going to be. Surprisingly enough, it was love at first sight. The instant he walked in, she tried to walk right up to him. As she stood in line for her turn to sit on his lap, she kept looking around all of the other kids making sure that Santa didn't decide to make a surprise escape. When it was finally her turn, with no hesitation, she waltzed right up to him and let herself be put in his lap. Amazing.

Noah has never been a fan of Santa so I was curious about his reaction as well. He is, of course, older and more able to understand the concept of Santa so he has been more excited when he saw a Santa on TV. He, too, walked right up to ole St. Nick, ready to receive his treat.

My kiddos are full of surprises.

p.s. The pics of the kids on Santa's lap are courtesy of Becky Kanigan. Thx Becky!!

My Deedee Momma

A full accounting of the days events will probably have to wait until after Christmas but I couldn't let my baby's 2nd bday pass without expressing how lucky I am to be her mother. I love that girl so much. She is the perfect combo of tenderness and spunk. She speaks her mind but is quick to say sorry or ask if you are 'otay'. I can't go thru a day without her snuggles. I literally start to go thru withdraw. Heavenly Father probably figured that I would be an okay mommy to her but that I NEEDED her for my daughter.

Deedee momma, I'll love you forever and ever.