Happy Birthday, Baylie!

Two years ago, we brought home this beautiful little angel. It seems like forever ago. She is such a part of me, that it's hard to remember my life without her. She is so funny, precocious, smart and fearless. I don't know how I'll keep up with her. In our church, there's a saying that is often heard: "The Best Two Years of My Life." Normally, this is referring to the time a young man spends serving a mission. I can definitely say that these have been the best two years of my life. They've also been the hardest, most emotional and most defining.

Here is Baylie last year. This year she has changed so much. She talks up a storm. She knows what she likes (chips, juice and fries) and what she doesn't like (cleaning up, vegetables). She loves to give hugs, sing, dance and read books. Watching her grow and watching her personality develop is my favorite thing.

Here is her AWESOME princess cake made by my neighbor. We had a Princess and the Frog party. We went to the dollar movie to see Tiana (for the third time). Baylie started getting excited as soon as we pulled into the parking lot saying, "Tiana, Tiana, Tiana!"

Baylie really liked her cake.

We had so much fun celebrating with cousins, aunts and Grandad. I love my family and am so glad that Baylie is growing up surrounded by her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.