Record High's and the Zoo

Taylor took off work on Tuesday and we all went to the zoo. Katie was scared of the giraffes again. She kept saying, "It no get in my stroller." We tried to see the new baby giraffe being kept inside and when we walked in there was a fake giraffe at eye level with Katie with a huge fake tongue sticking out. She started screaming and we got out asap. She ended up enjoying the rest of the trip, especially her first carousel ride. She loved riding the carousel. When it started she kept saying, "it's playing music, it's going up and down!" We haven't stopped hearing about it since:)

Here's Taylor teaching Katie how to follow the rules at the zoo. Thankfully I don't think the meerkats are too viscious.

Looking at the lions.

A long day at the zoo.

A birthday!

Today this little miss turned 2. 2! The time has gone so quickly. She still seems so little and at the same time so different from the bundle we brought home from the hospital. I am so thankful that God has allowed me to be her Mommy. Her presence in my life has challenged and grown me in ways that I never expected. She is a spit-fire who knows what she wants, how she wants and when she wants it . . . which is usually right now. She keeps us laughing and already has a great sense of humor. She loves snuggling, singing, routines, and the park. I think she would swing for hours if I let her. She is filled with excitement for each day and it has allowed me to find joy in simple things. Such as . . . the trash man! He is a celebrity around these parts. She loves dressing up and pretending. Her "babies" are her favorite toys to play with. However, she is not above injuring them herself so that she can comfort them later.

We love you so much Katie Madison. Happy Birthday.Multiple attempts at a family picture. I like this one the best except for Katie isn't looking the pictureAnd I loved this one except for Taylor's expression of wonder at the antics going on behind the camera.

Waiting for her friends to arrive.

Cake. When we asked her what she wanted for her birthday she said, "cake-balls." Detailed instructions on how to make these delicious treats to follow on the other blog:)

A balloon birthday party with coloring, balloon animals, and cake. Katie was in heaven . . . except for all her friends invading her space:)