The Big 2

Can you all believe that Caroline Sunshine is 2 today?? I certainly can't.

I just loved the expression on her face in this pic. She just melts my heart like butter. And to think she's not much of a baby anymore... *sniff sniff*

We had a fun costume party for her yesterday afternoon (I loved being able to re-use the Halloween costumes and get more wear out of them). THANK YOU to all of the friends and family that came and celebrated with us. Caroline got some awesome gifts---she, Christian, and her friend Alexis are sitting in the floor playing with the majority of them this morning as I type. The cake was yummy (thanks Stacy!), and it was just nice to hang out with everyone and watch tons of little kiddos run around and play.

Last night, I went into Caroline's room and took out all of her crib bedding to make room for her big girl quilt--made by Grandma Duke (it's beautiful!)--and her new pillow. She LOVED it. I couldn't believe how easily she laid down and went to sleep. Of course, that could all be from pure exhaustion too. :) In a way, it makes me sad to let go of the baby things in her room, but then again I'm excited to see her grow up. This age is such a fun one! Now when she turns 3, I'm sure I'll be singing a different tune...ha!
Here are some pics from the party yesterday. Hopefully this evening we as a family can all hang out and celebrate her birthday together. Maybe Daddy will take us out for dinner? *big grin*
A super yummy cake
Party guests
And more party guests
Singing "Happy Birthday"
Opening presents and showing Pappaw what she got

She thought the cake rocked too!

And here are some pics from this morning. She wasn't too terribly interested in my warm "good morning birthday girl!" greeting, but she did finally decide to show off her new clicky-clack shoes. :)