My Baby Turns 2!

I just can't believe today Milan is two years old. It's been so fascinating, watching her grow and become a little person with likes, dislikes, and opinions. She loves: Sesame Street (specifically, Elmo), apples, bananas, crackers "cackas", collecting leaves and rocks, singing the Alphabet Song, playing Patty Cake with Daddy, playing with Mommy's pots and pans, pulling yogurt out of the refrigerator, bouncing on the bed, her lovey, reading books, taking her baby on a walk, taking a bath, going outside, slides, climbing into her highchair, taking off her clothing, mac n cheese... The list grows each day.

She has learned to count to ten, loves making animal sounds, likes to sing and dance, is beginning to recite parts of her ABCs, is saying a few phrases - How are you? Where did it go? There it is! Excuse me. She is now saying so many words, I've lost count.

There isn't a day goes by when I don't stop to think about how blessed I am to have this child in my life. She is really such a joy.

Mommy and Daddy love you Milan, Happy Birthday!

Hours old

1st Birthday

Almost Two

Just a Few Cute Pictures

Yesterday our temps were in the high 60's. Milan and I took advantage of the weather by making sure we played outside, and I was pleasantly surprised to find we didn't need our jackets. We played in the leaves and walked around the farm--two of Milan's favorite activities. Lately, I've really been trying to make an effort at "living in the moment". I can hardly believe my baby will be turning 2 next week, and will become a big sister two months after that. I really just want to spend the next couple of months enjoying my precious daughter and the time we have remaining as a family of three, before welcoming our newest family member.

Halloween Party

Milan didn't go trick-or-treating this year, (we decided to wait until she is 3), but that didn't stop her from enjoying a Halloween party at school! Initially, she wanted no part of her ladybug costume, but it didn't take long for her to warm up to it enough that she actually spent Halloween day running around the house in her costume.

Milan and her BFF, Olivia

The children dancing to Halloween tunes

1st Pumpkin Carving

Ok, Milan WATCHED as James and I carved the pumpkins. She was slightly amused and very bewildered by the whole process. She enjoyed playing with the pumpkin pulp and seeds for about two minutes before she desperately wanted her hands washed. She also didn't like sitting next to them for too long.....

Enjoying Fall

Phillies Day!

Recently, the children at Milan's school showed their team spirit by supporting the Philadelphia Phillies. I wonder what Milan was thinking - her father and I do not watch baseball..... :)

We're Back From Idaho

Milan and I enjoyed a wonderful month visiting my family in Idaho. Since our return a couple of weeks ago, we've been busy moving and unpacking. I have two more rooms to unpack before I can officially consider myself DONE. In the meantime, I wanted to say hi, and let you know that I hope to post photos from our trip sometime over the weekend.