Turning two

Although Brynley's party was on Saturday, her actual birthday was Sunday. We spent the day together at home and I made sure to take some pictures.

Brynley helping Daddy take down her birthday decorations:

Daddy wrapped her up in the streamers and she loved it:

Playing with her new "iPod":

B even decided to smile for some of the photos.

Although she smiles often, it is rarely caught on film:

Reading one of her new books:

This picture melts my heart:

Mommy & Bryn played outside for awhile:

And (totally out of character for Mommy), I let Brynley splash in mud puddles.

She had a blast!

Happy birthday, my sweet Brynley! I can't believe you are two years old. We are trying to teach you to answer the question, "How old are you?" by holding up two fingers and saying "two", but you keep holding up four fingers. :)

Also, at some point in the past few months, apparantly when I wasn't paying attention, you stopped rubbing my fingers when you are tired. This was always a signature Brynley move...you have rubbed someone's fingers when you are sleepy since you were a tiny little baby. I miss it so much that my heart literally aches for it! Also, it reminds me that you are growing up way too quickly. I love seeing you learn new things and say new words, but for the sake of my sanity, please take it slowly!

I love you, boo bear!