2 // Belatedly

I am a procrastinator.  Obviously.  Izzy's birthday was almost one month ago. In this case, I think we can attribute it to my being in just a teeensy bit of denial that my (formerly) tiny, 6 lb, wide eyed, nursing infant is now a walking, talking, kissy, huggy, silly, loving, wild, sassy, sweet souled little 2 year old toddler.  And time is going by so quickly. 

This little person has opinions, likes and dislikes, fears, and passions.  For instance, she feels passionately about Curious George (adores him)...after dinner walks (loves them).... bows in her hair (hates them- especially when placed there by yours truly..)... dogs -- "buppy!" (obsessed)... jumping on the bed (duh)... etc etc etc....  oh and she loves her family!!  mama, dada, aunt-tee, gigi, dahdoo, popop, mimi, aunt-tee, and uncle will (her version of this is still unpronounceable for me..)... OH and bayuh (bear!)... Loves hot dogs, loves chipotle... Loves wearing dresses that have been sent by Anna. (she puts them on and says 'ahhnaah').  

The amount that we love this little person and her emerging personality is indescribable...We love her  more than we ever knew we could love -- and that is the truth (and I KNOW.. that is exactly what every parent says/writes/proclaims, but it is the truth)... 

So I just got interrupted by a little Izzy wake up.... and was reminded...She likes to be snuggled back to sleep, while rubbing my earlobe... And anytime she's upset/not feeling well...I'll pick her up, and she'll rub my earlobe... for strength ;)  I've seen her rub her own earlobe a few times, while drinking her bubba, but someone else's ear is preferred.. 

Oh what else.... I don't know... But I DO hope that you (you, Izzy) can get more out of the pictures that I take... Because lately, that's where my heart is. with my little muse, my 2 year old sass-pot...With the most perfect curls, expressive eyes, lucious lashes, sparkly smile and vibrant everything... 

Two years old - and it just keeps getting better.  

We love you Ibby. 

xx,  

Mommeee, Dada, (and everyone else!)

PS

these pictures are from the 2nd birthday extravaganza, where we camped at the beach and went for the coolest bike rides ever!!!  

May Days

{head-wear is a Beaufort Bonnet}

That is our toddling, teething {first 2 are finally debuting}, signing {she signs for all-done! though i think she means 'pick me up now please'}, spinach slurping {she loves it- string cheese too - and strawberries, duh}, yelling {ask me about the lunchtime concert for Hozier that we attempted, ha!}, kiss giving {she kisses her doll baby! and us!}, uh-oh saying {she says it for fun, and for oopsies dropsies} goofy, grinning, laughing, stroller-loving, precious little angel pie. 

I could not have dreamt of a more joyful little creature.  

And oh man, what a creature she is!!  Will and I often look at each other, as she's walking all over the place, squealing & laughing, and we say with our eyes -- "WHERE did she come from?? WHO is this tiny-baby-person-creature and WHAT do we do with her??"

It's quite fun, this age. 

xx

Cassie