Littlest Angels

In honor of World Prematurity Day, we are sporting our purple! 

T.W.O.

The BIG day...in quotes:

"Alright Mom...Here's my last picture as a one-year-old!"

"I went up as 1..."

"The moment I turned 2"

"Good morning, 2 year old!"

"My first picture as a 2 year old!"

"...and came down 2!"

"Mommy took us to Legoland for my birthday!"

"My first 4-D movie at Legoland...it was pretty cool!"

"My birthday breakfast!"  (out of order)

"When Daddy got home, we went out for my birthday dinner!  Then we went home for the best part...PRESENTS!"

"Hmmm...okay, gift #1...big girl undies.  I like them cause they have Elmo....but is this really what being 2 is about?  Responsible gifts????"

"Alright, it's getting a little better...I got my own Doodle Pro for the car so I don't have to fight with Abigail anymore.  This is getting better, but still....."

"Oh, a train whistle!  This is fun.  If only I had a...."

"TRAIN!"

"I love my new train table!   Alright, being 2 is pretty fun!!!"

That was Caitlin's big day!!!!  We took her to the museum and 2 Toots over the weekend for our special family outing...and it was even more special  because Lucy was with us!  We also went to a Barbie event at Grandpa's work...so LOTS more pics to come!!!!

Also, in a 2 update, Caitlin is 21.5 lbs (0%) and  34 inches tall (50%).  She will stay on whole milk another 6 months while we try to "bulk her up"! 

It's an Elmo Birthday!

I had such a great birthday!!!!!!  2 has been good to me so far!!! 

Thank you to all my family who came over to help show me how special and loved I am!!!!  And thank you all for your generous gifts!!!!

Love, Caitlin

I love Lucy...and can't wait to spend 3 days with her this weekend!!!

Uncle Joe is the BEST!  He came early and played LOTS of candy land with me!

My Godmother and my big sis cozing up to the bar!  :)

Presents Time!!!  (Thanks to my sister for snapping some pictures during the presents!  )

Playdoh from Auntie Stina!

Thank you Auntie Gam and Uncle Al for my birthday gift!  I love my new bathing suit and hope I get to wear it in Florida this year!  :)

Nana and Papa read me an Elmo Goodnight Book!  Very cool!!!!

My new hat is so cute!!!!

Thank you Great Nani and Papa for my outfit...and thank you even more for this box on my head!

Dolly in PJS and matching PJS for me from Aunt Deb and Uncle Tom!!!!

Edamame from Uncle B and Auntie Mo!  My godfather knows what a girl likes....

Microphone from Aunt Katie....I am a pro at singing E-I-E-I-O in it!

Elmo hat from Aunt Julie, Uncle Joe, and Lucy!

Elmo alphabet toy from Grandma and Grandpa.

I got so many amazing gifts...these pics are only a few.  I got so many cute clothes from Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Katie, Aunt Julie and co, and Auntie Tina and Ben!  I also got play food, a puzzle with my picture, lunch box, fun foam imagination toys, a boat for the bath, and cash for college! Oh, and my Elmo phone from Auntie Chelsey and Trevor (and Elmo shirt) which I haven't put down in days!!!!

Who wants cake?????

Thank you to all my family for coming to my special day!!!!!!  I love you all so much!!!

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Caitlin had a great family birthday party.  She had a great birthday on Tuesday...will post pics soon...and the fun doesn't end because Rob and I try to plan a special day for the birthday girl and Caitlin's is on Saturday!!!!  So more to come!

Happy Birthday, Caitlin Bug!

Happy Birthday to our sweet, spunky, funny, lovable little girl!  We love you more than words!!!  We can't believe how lucky we have been to get to spend 2 years with you already...and look forward to watching you grow up!  You have a smile and a twinkle in your eye than can light up any room and make any heart melt.  You have a BIG  personality in that little body.  You know what you like..and what you don't.  You have a stubborn side to you, but at the same time you are a go-with-the-flow little girl.  You love preschool and going to Kids Korner at the gym because you are very social.  You also LOVE your big sister more than anything.  You imitate her a lot, but at the same time you tend to be the leader of most groups.  And you LOVE Elmo...it's one of your first 3 words (behind mama and dada).  You are talking a lot more every day, but are able to use your signs to tell us most things.  You are so smart.  You can sit and put together puzzles or play games that are for a 3 year old. 

You are the joy of our lives!!!!!  We love you to pieces!  Happy 2nd birthday to our baby!!!!!  We love you, Caitlin Elizabeth!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, and Abigail

Sproutlet

Tomorrow is the big day....Caitlin turns 2.  I am trying hard to wrap my head around the fact that my "baby" will be two.....my baby....2!

I have to post pics about Caitlin's great party yesterday....thank you again to all our family who came to share Caitlin's special day!!!

But so I don't forget...we sent in Caitlin's bday card to Sprout.  It's a educational kids channel the kids like to watch.  Throughout the morning, they show birthday cards so we are hoping that they will mention Caitlin's birthday!   She loves this part of the show when she watches it....it would be so cute if she saw herself (although the birthday cards they show are much more creative and involved that this mama's ability).

I will be tivo-ing the show all morning (and night)  and will post a video on here if they show it....but if you have kids who watch Sprout, watch for our bug!

Halloween Wrap-Up

A few last pics from Halloween....

The girls getting ready to carve their pumpkins

The final products...Caitlin kept turning around everytime I tried to take the picture because she wanted to see the pumpkins...after 6 like this, I just accepted it!

Last Saturday, my parents took the girls for a special day to the Children's Museum on Navy Pier.  Rob and I got to spend the day shopping, planning Xmas gifts, eating out (in peace), and even a nap!  :)  We met at my parents for dinner and let the girls show their costumes off! (And actually got 2 great pictures).  The girls got HOOKED UP for Halloween by Grandma and Grandpa!

On the actual day of Halloween, we took Abby Cadabby and Elmo trick-or-treating in our neighborhood.  Apparently there weren't lots of trick-or-treaters out at 5:00, so they girls got LOTS of candy from each house!  (We also found the house that gives out regular size Snickers bars....love them!)  We ended our trick-or-treating at Nana and Papa's house for the biggest treats of alls (including Rob and my coozies getting "filled" with beer after the long wagon ride over).  Again, the girls got HOOKED UP and we wer happy we had our wagon to get all their goodies home.  We ended the night by heading home for warm chili in the crockpot....a perfect end to a perfect Halloween! 

(Of course, I took no pictures of trick or treating....but I joined the masses and got a new Iphone, so rest assure I will never miss another picture).

Halloween Catch-Up

We are so behind on pictures!  So here is a quick post on some of our Halloween events the past week...more to come!!!!

Halloween at Ballet Class

Random picture of Caitlin that was cute: 

Spooky Party!   One afternoon, I had a spooky party for the girls and the 2 kids I watch: 

They decorated with spiderwebs.

We made candy corn popcorn.

The girls made spiderwebs with marble painting.

Halloween with the Hackneys: 

Auntie Nay Nay and I made the kids get into their costumes for this picture...went well, huh?????

Luke (Rob's godson) was gone in a flash!  :)

Halloween at Preschool: 

Abigail's class

In the Halloween Parade

Oh Luca, I love you!!!!!!

Abigail and her teacher...the greatest person in the world according to Abigail (and me).

The girls at the party!!!!

Lots more to come including trick or treating and the girls' special day with Grandma and Grandpa!