My little girl turns 2

Honestly, where did the time go? My sweet little Grace turned two today. She is such a ray of sunshine and blessing to our family. Two years ago today, my named changed forever, and it has been the greatest two years. Grace has a personality that is bigger than life and has a way about her that I have never seen in any other kid. Granted...she is also the typical two year old at times. She loves talking, singing, dancing, playing with cousins, friends, and anyone else that will pay attention to her. She is gentle and sweet, and at the same time, energetic and silly. She gives the best hugs and kisses and it makes me smile when I see her give them to Leah. She is pure joy, a wonderful big sister and is a daddy's girl through and through. Happy Birthday Grace Rose! I love you sweet girl. Here is somewhat of a progression of the day.

First thing this morning when she woke up.

Opening presents from Grandma

Birthday trip to the Santa Ana Zoo.

Just finished dinner, waiting for Cold Stone Ice Cream

I love this grin

Her very first ice cream cone

So happy

Still working on it!

Leah: wow, that looks good! Grace: No, mine! Leah: Not sure that would sit well in my tummy anyhow, seeing that I just got done puking my entire dinner up less than an hour ago! (both girls have had the flu over the last week and Leah is still fighting through it)

I think she is done with her cone at this point.

I love how excited she is to open her presents.

New plasma car...not quite ready to ride. Dads project after girls are asleep.

The Birthday Girl with Mommy and Daddy

The family right before bed. Notice how Grace has her arm around Leah, she does that all day. Her new favorite thing is getting as close to Leah's face as possible and talking to her. It's adorable.

Grace got an early birthday present on Sunday to share with Leah. Two gold fish which she named, Dorothy and Flounder.