Hello Kitty Party Time

We had a Hello Kitty themed party for Annalee yesterday. There were little kitties everywhere...even in Annalee's hair. She had a blast. We all really enjoyed seeing everyone. Here are some of the highlights in photos.

In this photo, Annalee is trying to put her new pajama shirt on like a pair of pants. LOL

Birthday Morning

Yesterday (July 25th) we celebrated Annalee's 2nd birthday!! I had to start her day just like a did last year...taking pics of her sleeping. It is amazing how much she has changed. Here are the last two years of "birthday" pics. She sure has changed!!!

Birth Day - 2007

1st Birthday - 2008

2nd Birthday-2009

Birthday Party...a day early!!!

Miss Amie had a little birthday celebration for Annalee on Friday. They hung a banner, baked a cake, and sang all day long!! Annalee had a awesome time (and I think Amie and Amielia did too).

First Birthday Present

Our wonderful neighbors, Trish and Bob, gave Annalee her birthday present a couple of days early. We let her go ahead and open it. She LOVES it!!! She has already learned how to draw with the magnadoodle and clear the screen. She is so proud of herself when she does it too.

Chatter Phone

I had a chatter phone as a child and LOVED it. I was so excited to find one for Annalee (and in pink too)!! She loves it just as much as I did. These were taken the first time she played with her new phone.

Our Little Chef

Annalee loves to play dress up. Her favorite thing to do right now is put on her apron and chef's hat. She has even learned to carry the towel across her arm. She is so funny when she does this. I wonder if she has a future in the kitchen. LOL

Jungle Jumpers

We took Annalee to Jungle Jumpers on July 4th! She had a blast. We all did (although it was more of a workout than Mike and I expected). We all went home and took a LONG nap. Here are a few pics from our adventure. We can't wait to go back again.

4th of July

I did not get many pictures of Annalee on the 4th this year but here are a couple of her looking very festive.

Tea Time

Annalee was given an adorable Winnie the Pooh table and chairs. She loves it!! She has enjoyed many tea parties there already.

Tori Time

Laura came to the rescue a few weeks ago and took care of Annalee for two days while Mike and I were at work. Annalee and Tori played hard those two days!!! Here are a few of the highlights of Annalee's time there (including playing with a worm and catching bubbles).

Wooden Spoon

Annalee has a new addiction to wooden spoons. She loves to play with them and pretend to cook in her kitchen. The other night, the grabbed one off of the table from dinner. I couldn't resist taking a few pictures.

the last of vacation

The Track-this was Annalee's first time on amusempark rides. She loved everything...the airplanes, swings, and the train. She had a blast!!

Dinner at Roadhouse- This was Annalee's first time with a straw cup and first time successfully feeding herself with a spoon.

Rainforest Adventures

Another water park visit

Newfound Gap