Janelle's 2nd birthday

Yesterday we celebrated Janelle's 2nd birthday.  I am so in love with this girl and am so happy she's ours.  We had pizza that Michael brought home on his way home from work, salads, lemonade and chocolate cake.  I kept everything really simple this year since we're right in the middle of moving. We couldn't get the candles to light because it was so windy but we sang anyway and it was precious.  Janelle knew we were singing to her and was so entertained and smiley while we sang to her.  It was the best part.  After that we had some water balloon fun and that was it!  

At 2 years old Janelle...

*says mom, dad (almost always calls Michael mom though and I think its hilarious.  Michael maybe not), also says no, uh huh, baby, please, bok (milk or any drink) go, book, woof, bye, h i, doos (shoes) gogurt (yogurt) papa (grandpa) mama (grandma, one of my favorites) some others I'm forgetting

*LOVES babies and every night before I lay her down she says baby and we give her some

*loves to sing, especially in sacrament. when the music starts to play and we get the books out she starts singing

*doesn't like animals, only in books. she actually loves animals in books

*sleeps from 7 'til about 8 and an afternoon nap from 1ish to 3ish

*puts her hands up and says "go" if you ask her where anything is

*gives great hugs. especially to Kandace... they give each other moral support and give each other hugs when they're in trouble

Dear sweet Janelle,

You bring so much pleasure and joy into our home I can't describe it adequately.  I love your big eyes, I love to hold you and smell you and give you lots of kisses.  Today gpa came and helped us clean and vacuum so we can move to Billings and you two were in the master bdrm and I listened to you giggle and laugh hysterically while you two played.  You have the best laugh.  Thank you for being in our family. We love you.    mom xo xo