Monday, February 18, 2008

2 years old

Gwen has had quite the weekend. She had her pictures taken on Saturday morning (take a look here http://homepage.mac.com/annielewis/stanley/PhotoAlbum8.html). Gwen was sort of Crazy. She's 2. She wasn't about to sit and smile. Even with bribes of balloons, stickers, and candy, Gwen pretty much did what she wanted. I wondered if Gwen had cooperated enough to get any good pictures, but I think they turned out great. They totally captured Gwen as I see her with her crazy faces, crooked smile, and funny expressions. Thanks Annie!

Right after her pictures, I took her to get her first hair cut at a place called Cookie Cutters. Gwen did a great job. She sat very still as the girl cut her hair. Her hair looks a millions times thicker, and so cute in a little bob cut.
Then Saturday night we had a little birthday party for Gwen with Morgans brothers. Morgans brothers all LOVE Gwen, and all brought her great gifts that Gwen loves!

Sunday night was the Preston family party (actually, Matt and David, Morgans brothers, came too). We had pizza, opened more presents (She got a kitchen and great accessories to go with it...thanks everyone), and had cake (that I made myself) and ice cream.

Gwen had a great time. She loved singing Happy Birthday to her self and blowing out the candles, and she loved having her cousins Ava and Owen there to play with (oh, and new baby cousin Reese...although I think Gwen just wanted to attack her...in a nice way). Thanks for coming everyone!

Well today is Gwen's actual birthday. She doesn't know the difference. I can't believe she is already two years old. Seriously, these last two years have gone by so fast. She is such a big girl now. She is definitely a handful, and sometimes she drives me crazy, but she is so much fun. She makes me laugh everyday and she keeps me happy (except for when she makes me want to jump off a cliff). I wouldn't trade her for anything...except for maybe a bull dog puppy :D

Happy Birthday Gwenie!

7 comments:

{Erica} said...

that piggy cake is absolutely adorable..you must post instructions on how to do that! :)

Kristi said...

Happy Birthday Gwen! You look so cute in your photos!

Jana said...

Happy Birthday Gwen. I can't believe she is 2. Holy cow. That was fast. And I love the cake. So cute. And the photos. She is super adorable and so funny!! Call me would ya?

charise said...

Mckelle, those photos are great!! Gwen is soo cute. Annie did a great job!

Shar said...

The pictures turned out GREAT! Wow, I can't believe she's two. How fun!

The piggy cake is darling. You did a great job.

Susanna said...

McKelle, those pictures of Gwen are absolutely priceless! I'm coming to Utah in May. I'll be there over your birthday. I want to hang out, okay?

jared & amber said...

she is adorable. Cute little girl! How are you doing? When are you and Kara coming out to visit?