No. 2 celebrates

Our dear no. 2 celebrated a three letter birthday this month and couldn't be happier.  She carefully marked the days on the calendar beside her bed.  Several days before her big day, she woke me early in the morning to tell me that she had carefully counted and recounted only to find that her special day was 5 days away!  She skipped around the house that day, as if she floated on the air beneath her feet. 

On her day, we woke up early to make her favorite muffins.  She and her little sis insisted on jamming as many candles as they could in the mini muffin.  She was delighted to watch the flame burn from the tiny muffin on the pale pink glass plate.

A stack of hand-wrapped and decorated gifts were lovingly prepared by her sisters.  

 Her sister watched carefully as we measured on the wall of the garage.  She has grown so much this past year.  I think big sis was a little worried that her little sis was catching up to her mark on the wall.

Dear girl, we are delighted to celebrate your joyous and carefree self.  You radiate happiness and optimism daily and are the most generous child we know.  

Now, for the annual birthday questionnaire:

1. What do you want to be when you grow up?

A vet that takes care of lots of animals

2. What is your favorite color?

light blue

3. What is your favorite food?

potatoes, you know, sweet potatoes that you make in the oven...like orange fries

4. What is your favorite game?

make up games

5. What is your favorite place?

home, because my family is there

6. What is your favorite restaurant?

Canes -- chicken & fries

7. Where would you like to go on a vacation?

a cruise because it takes you to the beach

8. What is your favorite thing to do outside?

singing to the birds

9. What is your favorite movie?

The Little Mermaid