Happy Birthday Karly!!

Karly is 2!! I can't believe how the time has flown by...my baby isn't a baby anymore! She is such an amazing kid. She is as fiercely independent as ever--she knows what she wants and how to get it--and it doesn't usually involve mom's help (something I greatly admire about her, even on the days it has me throwing my hands in the air with frustration). She is also the friendliest toddler you'll ever meet. It is a regular occurance for her to walk out of a store or restaurant saying "bye...see-ya!" to every person she passes. She makes me laugh almost all day, everyday--whether it's trying out the new dance moves over lunch, or the way she rams her shopping cart into the wall and just laughs and says "oh, sawie" (sorry). I love that most of our daily conversations consist of:

Karly: "Mama!?!"

Me: "What Sweetie?"

Karly: "Where's Bella?"

Me: (answer is wherever Bella is at the moment)

Karly: (no response, just a very thoughtful look)

Wait 1 minute and then repeat conversation with an added sense of urgency, even if Bella is in the room at the time.

I still can't believe she's ours, and I thank my Heavenly Father every day for this sweet, little girl He blessed us with. I love you, Karly Jo!!

Karly and the cousins. :) We had a great party with my Mom and Dad, Sisters and their families, and uncle Brian. Thanks for coming everyone!

Helping Dad put together the new shopping cart!

Karly loved hearing everyone sing to her. :)