Happy Birthday(s), Reagan!

I woke up at a little past 4AM this morning. Thank you, pregnancy-induced insomnia. This morning was a little different, however. I didn't engage in my usual "grumble-thoughts" about being awake. Instead, my first thought was: at this time, exactly two years ago today; I had been a Mom for about an hour.

Yes, today is my little girls' second Birthday!

We did a little celebration today. But the pre-parties leading up to this day have been pretty Rockin'! At least, according to two-year-old standards.

When my parents were in town a little over a week ago we had the first of the birthday celebrations.

Then, this last Saturday, we (Uncle Brian S. included) took Reagan to Park City for a trip down the Alpine Slide.

I don't know if they would have even let me ride (being 3 weeks away from delivery, and all), I didn't even bother to ask. I took pictures and waited at the bottom of the slide.

The "Mother" side of me flipped out when I realized that the chair lifts didn't have anything to strap the passengers in. My heart was in my throat on their entire ride to the top, because I was worried about Reagan falling.

I guess this is one reason why Dad's exist, they are much more mellow about scenarios like chair lifts, and careening down a mountainside in little plastic sleds with their kids.

Reagan enjoyed the whole experience so much that she opted to go again! Lucky me, I got to endure the "nail-biting" experience twice!

On Sunday, we had another little family party. This time with the Scheurer's. I don't really have excess energy, or talent so the party theme ended up being very loosely based on Little Einsteins. I bought dum-dum pops and put Little Einstein stickers on them, and they were the toppers for the cupcakes. I also bought a Little Einstein birthday banner, and some cake plates. Viola! Little Einsteins party!

The pink princess crown was courtesy of her nursery teacher. She got to wear it in nursery class, and didn't want to take it off when she got home. And it will forever remind me of the funny glimpse I managed to catch while she was in nursery class on Sunday. I peeked in the window and saw that the kids were sitting at the table for their snack. The teacher had put everyone's individual snack on paper towels in front of them. Before the kids could eat, they had a little prayer to bless the food. Well, I saw Reagan look around at the other kids who were bowing their heads, and closing their eyes. She followed their example (sort of). She closed her eyes, and then I saw her peeking a little bit, and she put out her hand and grabbed one of the mini-Nilla Wafers that was on the paper towel in front of her. She put it in her mouth, realized the prayer wasn't over yet, and peeked again so that she could grab another little cookie. I couldn't stop laughing! and was so glad that I picked that one moment in time to observe my cute daughter. What a personality!

Finally, the DAY OF her birthday arrived. Nick's Mom came up and we took her to the Children's Treehouse Museum. Originally, the plan had been to go to the Animal Barn at Thanksgiving Point, but the insanely hot temperatures lead us to scrap those plans, opting instead; for an air-conditioned destination.

Here is my little princess striking a very ladylike pose on the throne. Ha Ha.

Dear Little Girl: (because you are a little girl now, not a baby). We are so happy that you came in to our lives! We love you with all our heart(s). Mom and Dad. PS- please stay out of the peanut butter.