Allie's 2nd Birthday

Enjoying the hot fudge cake from Shoney's -with 2 spoons

Helping Daddy build the Little Tikes Car

Riding her brand new tricycle

Allie's 2nd birthday was June 16. We had a great day! Allie is growing and learning so much. Allie is always talking or singing and when she sings it is really loud. :) It has been a great 2 years with more joy then we could even imagine. We feel so blessed!

Allie weighs 24.2 lbs, at least on our home scale. We won't go see the doctor again until September. At her last appointment in March, she was 31 7/8 inches which puts her at 20% for both height and weight. However, her growth curve is steady and that is our main concern. We just laugh and say that Allie is petite.

Here is a peek into Allie's everyday life.

Sleeping: Wakes up everyday between 7-7:30am. Allie doesn't always take a nap. Some days she just rests in her crib for about 1 1/2 hrs. When she does nap, it is typically from 1-3pm. Bedtime is around 8:00pm. We will clean up our toys at 7:45 and start the bedtime routine at 8pm. Our routine is very simple, change diaper, put on pajamas, brush teeth and hair, read a couple of books, recite/sing a few nursery rhymes or songs, then hugs good night. Allie is normally alseep by 8:15pm.

Favorite Foods: strawberries, pears, ice cream, rice, peas, graham crackers, granola bars, McDonald's fries and chicken nuggets, Mommy's baked chicken, peanut butter, carrots, oranges

Foods she doesn't like: green beans, some meat, sweet potatoes, raw carrots, celery, lettuce

Favorite things to do: wave to Daddy as he leaves for work and then running to meet Daddy in the garage when he gets back home, swim, play outside, storytime, playground, stickers, reading, go to Bible class, singing

Favorite Nursery Rhymes and Songs: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Jesus Loves Me, Pat the Bible 123, Wheels on the Bus (with lots of verses), Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Ring around the Rosie

Favorite Bible Stories: Noah and the Ark, Daniel and the Lions' Den, David and Goliath

Favorite Toys: Books, Cinderella doll, Baby dolls, Teaparty, Little People house and bus

Favorite Shows: Special Agent OSO, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, My Friends Tigger and Pooh

Allie is always making us laugh with something she is saying or doing. She is also always moving which keeps Momma moving too. It is so much fun staying home with Allie!