A Birthday for a 2 yr old!

Libby has such a wonderful birthday. At one point, (I think it was after the cake and presents), she spontaneously started saying, "I'm happy!" It made my mommy heart melt.

She requested oatmeal for her birthday breakfast (crazy kid), so we made it pink with sprinkles. :) Then she got to dig in the dirt, another of her favorite things. Then her Grammy showed up! For nearly an hour after Grammy's arrival, Libby would come up to Daddy, point at her, and say "Gammy!!" just in case Daddy hadn't noticed. :)

Then she opened a mother load of presents, including things like pinwheels, a flashing bouncy ball (which she wanted to sleep with), her very own "icey" for owies, and a baby doll diaper bag. The diaper bag was a hit. It came with wipes and diaper cream, which she stowed in the purse and then repeatedly talked about how she had "everyting I need!" for a trip to town.

It was a joy to celebrate 2 years with my little fiery red-headed beauty!

Back from web silence

Hello, world! Well, hello very tiny world that follows my blog. ;)

Blogging has been a low priority lately. But I have few little things on my mind, so I'm going to share.

1) we are going to meet our new addition to the family around Valentine's Day. (hence the recent lack of blogging)

2) we are living in an airstream trailer during a transition season of our lives. I have lots to say about tiny living, but not today.

3) My girls are GIRLS through and through. The crowd that says that gender is something we merely train into our children cracks me up. Have they ever HAD children?? So, here's my example... The girls and I get some outside time every day. We make a point of it, because we know that the weather will turn soon. Anyway, we don't take toys outside. The girls seem to find plenty of amusement with sticks, sand, dirt, rocks, etc. The other day, I observed Evie cradling an oblong rock in her arms, cooing maternally. She was mothering the rock! Yes, among all the dirt and grime and adventure, my little girl was as feminine as can be. God created her FEMALE, and it shows. Absolutely lovely little girl.