Happy 2nd Birthday, Bella!

Bella had a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse themed party party.  Daddy set up a jumpy house in the garage and the girls tried it out before the guests came.

Ava was the first to arrive.  Mommy wanted a pic of her god daughter.  It's always nice to see her.  It's not too often since she lives pretty far.

Another one of the activities of the party was a pinata.  Take a peek at K's turn with the bat.


 The birthday girl got some help from Uncle Dan.


The kids made a mad dash for all the loot.

One of the toys that came out of the pinata was a whistle (sorry parents).  Katelyn used her whistle and pretended she was a coach while James, Luke and Tristan raced each other.


Allison was such a helpful friend.  She held the bubble wand for Bella every time Bella dipped the wand to blow more bubbles.

Thanks to all the aunties, uncles and friends who came to celebrate Bella's birthday and the thoughtful gifts.

This year has gone by incredibly fast!  Mommy and Daddy can hardly believe Bella is 2.  Some of her milestones include speaking in 5 word sentences and carrying a full conversation.  She can count to 5 and sometimes 10 and can recognize the first 5 letters of the alphabet.  According to her teachers, she is a pretty good eater at school.  She is the first to sit down at lunch and the last to get up.  She remains active and likes to go up and down the stairs without holding on.  She loves swimming class.  She wants to go into the pool before her class starts.   She has quite the personality.  When asked to take a picture, she sticks out her tongue.

Daddy, Mommy and Katelyn are constantly laughing at the things Bella does or comes up with.  Here's one example, grabbing a dish towel and pretending it's her hat.

She climbs and gets into anything.  Her teachers lately says she likes to play hide and seek.

Each day she grows more independent like trying to dress herself by putting on her sister's tank top all by herself.

She loves her big sister.  Even though the girls fight over toys,  Bella will always ask where jei jei is when jei jei leaves the room.  Bella follows and copies everything Katelyn does and looks up to her.

Happy Birthday to our silly girl.  You bring so much joy and laughter and always keeps us on our toes!  We wish you the happiest of birthdays!