terrific, tremendously funny, at times tipsy TWO!

Aaagh! our baby just turned 2. Everyone has been telling me that it must be time for another, but that just doesn't feel like the way our family should be going right now and our little lady lyds might possibly be our last. I'm just not sure if I'm ready to accept growing out of the baby stage yet. There are definite perks, like leaving the nightlights in all day instead of rounding them up before little hands can yank them out. Or putting crayons in reach of everyone and most of the time they're only used on paper and usually not getting eaten (note the usually and it's not usually the 2 year old either). Lydia is such a joy and has been so much fun, she's the best little sister I've ever met.

We celebrated her birthday with family this weekend and we had a great time. She picked out the biggest balloon star I've ever seen (she has a thing for twinkle, twinkles), it was honestly as big as she is. So here are some picks to celebrate our girl.

can you believe how much both Lydia & Fiona have changed in 2 short years.  That outfit Fiona is wearing is now hanging in Lydia's closet for this winter!!!!

A year ago.  Sorry the pic wouldn't cooperate with me and I decided it was a battle I didn't want to engage in any longer (I'm learning as a mother the all important 'pick your battle' mantra really puts things into perspective, just not this picture)