So we’re officially the same age for the next four months as David finally turned 28! We had fun celebrating him with some of his favorite things. We started the day with a gift of Mountain Dew and then breakfast at the Original Pancake House… YUM.

In the afternoon we had a little picnic dinner at Moonlight Beach with some friends– old and new. It was super fun, despite the thick fog.

After church the next day we went bowling with the family– both sets of parents and Alex and Angelina, too.


Have you ever seen anything as cute as toddler bowling shoes?!

Here’s a slideshow of the events.

Here’s the photo album which includes includes more photos from Gigi’s actual Birthday, and from her super fun party at the beach. We spent the day at Oceanside Harbor and played in the sand and water with lots of family and friends. Thanks, everyone, for making her 2nd birthday so special!

Yesterday was my birthday and I had a super fun day. In the morning after eating my cold cereal big-girl style (cheerios & milk!) I got to open some fun presents including cards, cute clothes and an Elmo movie and my own photo album!

Then, Mommy & Daddy took me to the beach where I got to play with a bunch of my friends from church. It was so nice out and I even got knocked over by my first wave (and I didn’t even cry!).

After I took a good nap, I went to see my doctor and I found out that I weigh 23 pounds and I’m 32 1/4 inches tall. My doctor was so nice that he said I could come back and get my shots a different day instead of on my birthday. Yaya and Papa gave me a really cool wagon that Daddy built for me! I can’t wait to take it to the beach!

We had a yummy dinner of macaroni & cheese and baked beans, and then Mommy, Daddy, Yaya, Papa and I went out for dessert! It was so good (except for the brain freeze!).

But the best part of the day for Mommy & Daddy was when I decided that I could go to sleep with no paci. Since the Doctor said I was such a big girl and didn’t need it anymore (Mommy said it had to do with my “overbite”), I was convinced to try it. I even took a nap and went to bed tonight without it again. Everyone is really proud of me.

I made her a birthday crown!

Here’s her latest stats:

Height: 27 7/8” (20th%ile)
Weight: 16 lbs, 11 oz (3%ile)
Throws: right
Bats: switch
Favorite food: cheese
Favorite activities: dancing & “reading” books

Here’s an unedited video of her talking. Pictures to come later of her celebrating!
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