Birthday Boy!

Birthday parties are always fun, but birthday parties for 2 year olds are the best. Everything is exciting and awesome and you just can't go wrong. Briggs was spoiled with some fun gifts that were just perfect for him. Not a day has gone by that he didn't use his tools, drive his little four-wheeler, play with his horse or put some silly animal together.

Or jump on his bike! His bike is practically a member of the family. He tells it goodnight, drives it around the house(it is IN the house), waits while he eats dinner, hours with him into his room to change clothes, etc. It's pretty funny.

Emma: Age 3

This is a little questionaire that I plan on doing with my kids every year on their birthday starting when they turn 3.
1. What is your favorite color? Pink
2. What is your favorite toy? Bat (hitting the ball off the "T")
3. What is your favorite fruit? Apples
4. What is your favorite TV show? Super Why
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut butter and honey sandwich
6. What is your favorite outift? Butterfly shirt and pink leggings
7. What is your favorite game? Baseball
8. What is your favorite snack? Fruit snakcs
9. What is your favorite animal? Kitty
10. What is your favorite song? Elmo song (Elmo's World)
11. What is your favorite book? Snow White
12. Who is your best friend? Briggs
13. What is your favorite cereal? "Circles!" (Cheerios)
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Ride bike
15. What is your favorite drink? Milk
16. What is your favorite holiday? "I like the hearts one" (Valentine's Day)
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blankie
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cereal
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Spaghetti
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A mom.
21. What is your favorite movie? Snow White
22. Favorite movie character? Ariel
23. What is your favorite scripture story? Baby Jesus
24. What is your favorite primary song? "I am Like a Star"
25. Where is your favorite place to go? "Grandma's!"

Candles and Cakes

I really wanted Emma to feel special on her birthday. She really loved the streamers hanging from her doorway and all the other dollar store stuff(hat, blowouts, elmo plates, cups and napkins, elmo book, baby bottle) we scored. But her favorite was the candle. She blew out candles on everything- pancakes, undecorated cupcakes, chicken nuggets, etc. She is a pro now. It was a fun day.

A 2 Year old?!?

Emma,

Today you are 2!! And I can't believe how fast those 2 years have flown by!

You are so sweet. You hate it when your sister cries or when you see people who are "sad" on TV.

You love to make others smile and laugh. Everyday you get me with that big grin and mischievous brown eyes of yours.

You love to tease. The other night you tricked me into getting you out of bed by telling me you were poopy. Once I got you out of bed and into the living room, out of your zip-up footsie pajamas and your diaper, I was confused to find nothing there. I looked at you and with a smile on your face you shouted, "Teasing!" and giggled.

You love to dance. I'm so impressed with your moves, including Raise the Roof and the Sprinkler. Your twirls, jumps, twists and bootie shakes make me laugh.

You would read books all day if you could. I especially love listening to your dad read to you for hours. It's probably the only time you slow down and sit still, and your dad loves the cuddle time with you.

You're so smart. I'm amazed everyday by the things you say and do. Some of the words/things you understand that impress me the most are:
Words- Prophet, Apostle, Temple, Elbow, Chin, "Daddy, where are you?";
Emotions- sad, happy, excited, scared, mad;
Every animal sound under the sun;
All the primary songs with actions- You can do "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes in Japanese, Portuguese and English. I also love at bedtime when you sing "I Am a Child of God" with me. The three songs that you start randomly singing on your own when you are playing are "I Am a Child of God", "I Love to See the Temple" and "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam".

I love you so much. Thanks for bringing such joy to our home. Can't wait for the next year and all the adventures we will have!