Happy 2nd Birthday to Jenelle

WOW - two years old... not sure if the nickname "baby J" is going to last, might have to make it "big girl J"...but not rushing it!

We had a fun gathering on Sunday night to celebrate her big day. Of course it was after her nap and it took her awhile to figure out why everyone was here when she woke up. She warmed up and enjoyed having lots of attention, and the presents were fun-she managed to open them throghout the evening, didn't get the concept of open them all at once...when she got to that point she really slowed down. Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures of her with cake & candles that night but we got her to re-enact her birthday for us on Monday (her real birthday) and managed to get some pictures around the mostly eaten cake.

Her 2 year checkup went well at the dr's office - she is just above average sized and way above the best in cuteness! I told Jason I want to enter her in the city's baby contest this summer and he said that we shouldn't because it wouldn't be fair for the other babies, we shouldn't put her in so that the other kids would have a chance ;-)! It seems like she's decided to really start using words the past couple of weeks and seems to surprise me with a few new words every day.

And to top off the festivities she actually had success in the potty tonight! She's been "practicing" all the sounds and faces (I wonder if it would be appropriate to video tape her doing her potty routine-it is hysterical!) and last night spent 30 minutes up and down from the potty before I gave up and put her to bed. Tonight she sat down and I think it surprised her, she hopped right up and asked to get in the bath - YAY! This could be the start of something good...of course, it could last us for months or even years, but you've got to start somewhere!

Big J finished his basketball season last week, his team was in the semi-finals of the multi-city tournament when they met their match from a neighboring city. It was a great season and he enjoyed playing.

Looking forward to SPRING! Crocuses in the front yard, birds in the neighbors' trees (ours are too small), lawns being mowed and watered are all simple reminders that it's just around the corner!