Look Who's 2!!

In her dress from the UK from Uncle David and Aunt Ann and birthday hat from Aunt Andra

Yes, that's right on January 25 our little Emma turned an exciting 2 years old! It's so wonderful to know that we have been parents for 2 years and Emma is happy and very much loved little girl! We started out the day having breakfast at the Bread & Cie in Hillcrest (one of our most favorite places to eat), and then headed for the Zoo. Emma really enjoyed the children's zoo and petting the goats (even though I did have to rescue her big pink bow before a goat ate it up). But I think her highlight was riding the little meri-go-round at the entrance. Two other girls jumped on to join her and that made Emma feel really special.



Having her picture taken with Grandma.

Emma and I having a bit of fun too!
After a morning at the Zoo we headed home for a bit of a nap which consisted of snuggling mommy and daddy in bed and reading her books Then it was off to Grandma and Grandpa's house to decorate, eat, and open gifts.

Emma admiring and using all self control not to open her gifts just yet.

We had a wonderful filet mignon roast with potatoes and veggies. It was really good thanks to Grandma's fantastic culinary skills. I did a store cake as I didn't think I would have the time to make one, and I was right. Emma helped me pick this cake out as she just loves strawberries, she still doesn't watch TV or movies so she has no idea who Strawberry Shortcake is but I am sure in time she will.

Getting ready to blow out the candles, and loving being sung too!!

She did it in one blow all by herself!

Just loved this picture of her big brown eyes.

Opening her new beautifully handcrafted chair made especially for her by our good friend Gene.

Giving Gene a big hug for such a wonderful and special gift!

Putting on her Fancy Nancy glasses.

Opening up some beautiful new clothes from Grandma and Grandpa, which being my little girl wanted to put them on straight away!

Her new "chav" outfit that says gorgeous on it from Uncle Mike of course. Which is perfect because while Aunt Linda was visiting she taught Emma to say "simply gorgeous" with a posh British accent.

Opening up Fancy Nancy Doll

So excited to finally have her own bike!!

Being the cautious parents we are, we also went to a bike shop and had her properly fitted for a helmet.


Final birthday cuddles from two of her favorite people, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Andra!!