It's so hard to believe that my baby is 2. She's no longer a baby. She's.....a toddler. Even as I type the word, I shudder. She's not supposed to grow up!! She's supposed to stay small and sweet and dependent on me for everything!! I guess that's not the way God designed it. After all, if it were, I would have never let go of my mama and gone on to meet my wonderful husband and have the most wonderful blessing imaginable....my toddler, Claire.
I could go on and on and on about how much I love her, how perfect and beautiful and smart she is, and all of the funny things she does. But to save your time and sanity, I can sum it up like this: God knows me so much better than I know myself. He knows exactly what I need, and when I need it. He is such a loving, creative God that he finds ways to use a small voice and mischievous smile to make my life perfect---so much more perfect that I could have ever imagined. I couldn't ask for anything more. I can't wait to keep watching her grow--to see what He has planned for her life.
The welcome table
Table with fun 'Minnie Mouse' lantern
The yummies!
Some of Claire's gifts
The birthday girl getting all fixed up for her guests!! Of course I had to tweak her style a little before anyone arrived :)
Playing with Hannah Rose
Daddy getting into the spirit!
Mama helping open her playhouse!
Daddy helping open gifts!
The girls doing a little coloring
Gramma, Daddy, and Ne-Ne
Ooh, more clothes!!!
Claire loves her Donald
Our good friends, the Parmans
Hooray for presents!!
Claire's first princess dress! It's Snow White
The big hit--the babydoll bed!
Claire trying out some of her new dress-up clothes
The yummy cupcake cake!
Claire tearing up her cupcake...there was no fear this year!
Yumm-o
The final gift--a tricycle from Mama and Daddy!
Taking it for a spin around the kitchen
Claire trying to pull Grandaddy into the playhouse with her
