Gloria's 2nd Birthday (Party #2)

On Saturday, January 23, we had another birthday party for Gloria. We had a lot of people over for lunch, presents, and cake. Gloria enjoyed herself once again. It was nice to see everyone and to show off our new house!

A giant size bag of animal crackers!

Pretty raincoat!

It's a helmet! No, it's a basket for her tricycle!

A pretty princess fairy costume!

Gloria's favorite card was from Jason and Corrie. It played music when she opened it.

"Hey, let me check that out!"

"Where's Gloria?!"

Look at the aftermath of all of the gifts!

"More cake?! I can't believe it!"

Smiley birthday girl Gloria!

Make a wish!

She did so great blowing out her candles.

YUM!

"I'm TWO!"

The 'gang'

First Half of January 2010

Pretending to type on Mommy's phone...it does look like a little computer.

January 8, 2010

Don't you want to kiss her cute little face?!

Snuggling with Mommy after nap

January 8

Favorite past-time: Reading books

January 10

Grammy set up the Big Toy!!!

Whee! Down the static-y slide!

January 12, 2010

Christmas 2009 (part 5)

The day after Christmas, we drove to Taylor to celebrate Christmas with Rob's family at Amy and Derrick's new house.

Grandma and her sweeties -

Julian (a few months shy of 4) and Gloria (a few weeks shy of 2)

Opening presents is one of Gloria's favorite things to do! She's a master at it!

Grandma and Poppa gave her a new doll. She loves it so much!

Our friends Corrie and Jason came over on New Year's Day for a visit. They gave Gloria another personalized ornament from Frankenmuth and a giant coloring book!

Gloria is modeling the new socks that Jason and Corrie gave me - not her! There are 5 pairs and she tried them all on.

On January 2, after digging out from under two or so feet of snow, we went to our final Christmas party at Grandma Vicki and Grandpa Hettig's house.

Gloria opened up a new purse and carried around some of the wrapping paper inside. Notice how she holds her arm up high to keep the purse from falling down :)

A new tent (with a tunnel)!

I love opening big presents!

A tricycle!

I love it!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Watch as Gloria opens her big box and discovers all the goodies inside!

That evening, when we left to drive home, it was another super snowstorm complete with huge snowflakes. A perfect way to end the day!

Christmas 2009 (part 4 - Santa came!)

Peeking around the corner to see if Santa came

12-25-09

He did!

"Playing Little People!"

"Merry Christmas!"

"I love my new Elmo movie!!!"

"How did Santa know that I love books, too?!"

Watch Gloria do a puzzle and open a present!

After a long day of playing with our new toys, right before going to bed, we took a few family pictures in front of the Christmas tree using the timer on the camera. Gloria had fun watching the light blink, waiting for it to go really fast. She gave such a great smile each time. Here are just some of the pictures:

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2009!

Christmas 2009 (part 3)

"Christmas at Grammy's house - I'm ready to open presents!"

12-24-09

"I had the biggest present to open - my very own rocking chair!"

"Helping Grandpa open a present"

"Like my new necklace? It's actually Grammy's new wreath."

"Reading my new books! I love to read!"