Baby Bean Turns 2!

As I was reading through blogs today I saw Mrs. Gates blog and thought I would do a post about Baby Bean and her impending Birthday. It's so bizarre to look back and see how much she has changed. This time last year we were about to move into our house and then jet off to AL/NC for Christmas to celebrate her 1st birthday 3 times. This year she will be with us at home for a nice little celebration. She has grown so much this year. She has gone from crawling to walking/running/jumping/hiding. From 6 teeth to 16 teeth. From no distinguishable hair to wispies that float in the breeze. From a few indistinct words to full on sentences/questions/conversations. She has in the last 6 months alone become about 60% potty trained, learned her colors (including gold and silver), learned a few shapes (circle, square, diamond, octagon, triangle), learned to count to 10 and to dress herself including putting her shoes on the right feet. This is crazy!!!! She has even learned to sing Jingle Bells and the bumble bee song. You know, "I'm bringing home a baby bumble bee. Won't my mommy be so proud of me...." I can't imagine what she's going to learn in her 3rd year. What's left? Anyways, she will be 2 in a week and a half so I will leave you all with a few pictures until the actual birthday. Merry Christmas to you all!



The Christmas Tree in Union Station's Grand Hall


Trying on dad's socks and shoes.


Trying on Grandpa's boots.


Getting caught in dad's wallet. That's my girl!


Her true personality shining through. Go figure!