Friday, April 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Lily Grace!






Breakfast in bed began Lily Grace's first day as a 2 year old.  Matt and I surprised her with heart shaped pancakes in bed.  She was so excited!!  After a few minutes, she acted as if breakfast in bed was her usual routine.  She was just too cute!
When we announced we had another surprise for her, she quickly finished the last bite of pancake and she was off.  She found her new tricycle and broke into giggles.  She is also quite fond of the Dora balloon.  Dora has had several hugs and kisses- and using Dora to chase and scare Darby, well that is just a bonus in Lily Grace's eyes. 
Daddy has pushed her all around the house and cove today.  Watching the two of them together as he tries to teach her what to do with her feet is really something special.  
This evening she put on her new '2" shirt and we took her to dinner.  We love watching her try to make two with her fingers.  She was all to proud to let you know that her shirt said "twooooo."
We ended the evening with a bowl of ice cream and of course sprinkles added by the birthday girl.  
Her birthday party is tomorrow and we are looking forward to another day of fun.   
 As I reflect on today and how much fun we have had making her feel extra special, I'm not quite sure how much, if any of this she will remember.  My only hope is that tonight, she went to bed with her heart feeling a little fuller.  I know ours is!  
Until next time...  (or tomorrow evening provided I survive the party- Ha!)
 

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Almost 2!


Tomorrow is the Big Day!  Lily Grace turns two years old.  Matt and I have a fun filled day planned for her.  We are sooooo excited.  We couldn't wait to put her tricycle out.  After being served breakfast in bed, she will find her new ride outside her room.  
All she really understands is that on her "happy" she's going to be "twoooo" and it involves "prises." Too cute!
Until tomorrow...

Sunday, April 6, 2008

No Place Like Home










What a wonderful weekend.  First of all, no rain and it was confirmed that the sun does still exist.  
The weekend got off to a good start on Thursday when Lily Grace's newest big girl bed was delivered.  We are much happier with this one and it is just adorable.  Thanks Daddy for ALL of your patience!
Friday night was like always in the Stowe house.  It's family fun night around here and that means homemade Pizza (or pia according to Lily) piling up on the couch and watching a funny show.
Saturday and Sunday however were very different.  Daddy (along with Lily's help) put together her new outside cottage.  It is so cute.  She just loves it and has already had daddy over to sit a spell.  She has even invited Darby in for some water.  
Lily Grace and I planted some new flowers for her window box.  She and Darby did a great job watering them!
There really is no place like home.  I love special memories like this weekend.  I look forward to all the ones that Lily Grace will create as she plays outside in her own little house.
Sorry the pictures are out of order.
Until next time...