It's amazing how much babies change in a year. It's hard but exciting to see our baby growing - I just want to keep her little!
Turning TWO!
Turning ONE!I cannot believe that our baby girl is now 2 years old. Mary-Evelyn has brought so much joy into our lives - it's really not even explainable! I could go on and on about how sweet, friendly, fun-loving, and precious she is, but that could take a really long time. She is a Valentine's Day baby, and this year, we had her party at the mall. For those that don't know, the Tupelo mall has an awesome place where kids love to play. I wanted to think of something that Mary-Evelyn really likes to do, and that's the first place that came to my mind. They played, rode the carousel, and had snacks. It was so much fun!
I decided to make her cupcakes myself. They turned out pretty good. Some had an M on them and some had a 2.
I have to acknowledge my aunt, Melinda, who made her birthday outfit for us! She volunteered to do it, and I took her up on it. Her daughter, Sarah Grace is now 21, and she smocked and made almost all her clothes - so very talented. We are lucky enough to get to wear some of Sarah Grace's dresses and outfits - they are just timeless pieces. Anyway, we had so much fun planning this outfit and picking out material and so forth. After a few minor glitches, it couldn't have turned out more perfect! I love that she personalized it with Mary-Evelyn's initials.
Sweet 2-year old!!!!
Mary-Evelyn with her cousins, Liza Kate, Evan, and Emma
Emma Carroll with Mary-Evelyn - best of friends!
Sweet baby Thomas - such a big boy!
It was so funny - the little girls and boys seemed to segregate. All the boys sat at one table and the girls at another!
I'm ready to open my presents!!
Mary-Evelyn had a blast opening her presents! She got a t-ball set from Grandad "GaGa" and MiMi (my parents), along with Elmo potty time DVD, and some clothes.
Ripping into the paper!
It was so funny. Her cousins still think she is a tiny baby and that they have to help her do everything - it is so precious. They were all diving in to help her open her presents and it was making Mary-Evelyn so mad!!
Intent on getting to those new toys!
Here they are practically fighting over the gifts!
Precious birthday girl!
Mary-Evelyn got a pink Radio Flyer tricycle with a bell on it from her Grandaddy and Nanna (Jon's parents).
She absolutely loves it!
It's a good thing we're having another girl, because everything we bought for Mary-Evie is pink - her swing outside, scooter, push car, tricycle - they're all PINK!
Family picture
All the kids got to ride on the carousel together - twice! It was so much fun!
Oh, and the best part is that Elmo just happen to be at the mall that day! That is like her favorite character, but she wouldn't get near him! It worked out so perfectly with him there. I told someone at the party - the kids seeing Elmo is like us seeing some big-name celebrity!
Skeptical of Elmo!!
All the kids got to ride on the carousel together - twice! It was so much fun!
Oh, and the best part is that Elmo just happen to be at the mall that day! That is like her favorite character, but she wouldn't get near him! It worked out so perfectly with him there. I told someone at the party - the kids seeing Elmo is like us seeing some big-name celebrity!
Skeptical of Elmo!!
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