Joy's...er, Brooklynn's Calico Critters

During Christmas and her birthday, Brooklynn has started collecting Calico Critters, which just so happened to be Joy's favorite toy growing up as well. She got a big house for them for her birthday and she's constantly acting out little Calico Critter moments inside it. If you're in our home at just the right time, you might even catch Joy sitting in the corner playing with the little critters herself.

Happy Birthday - Day 2!

On the night of Brooklynn's birthday, we had a special little party for her with our good friends Bill and Sabina. Joy set the table like only she can, and she made a huge cupcake...a cake that was in the shape of a cupcake. Brooklynn couldn't quite blow out the two candles, but it was still fun watching her try. She got quite a few gifts and took her sweet time opening them. Each and every little bit of paper had to come off before she opened her next one. We'll definitely need to use a little less tape next year! It was such a big couple days for her and she really loved every bit of it. I think she'll be in birthday mode for a couple more weeks.

Brooklynn turns 2!

I really can't believe Brooklynn turns 2 today. How quick she has grown up! Last night we threw a small party at Chuck-e-Cheeses with Anna Kate, Lauren, Aunt Becky, Uncle Shane, Uncle Tim and Aunt Sara. I've never seen Brooklynn so wound up in all my life. She really was in her element as she ran around the entire place checking out all the games and rides. One of the cutest moments was when Chuck-e actually made an appearance and Brooklynn didn't want to leave his side, insisting on dancing with and holding his hand until we literally had to drag her away to have our party. She really has no fear at all.

Snow!?! Are you kidding me?

We woke up on February 1st with about 2 inches of snow on the ground. Of course, the city of Greenville shuts down when this happens, so Joy got to stay home with Brooklynn all day. We put her in her warm little bear suit and ran her outside to see her first snow. She was really timid at first, but she finally got enough courage to take a few steps in the new pretty white stuff.