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As she holds up two fingers to indicate just how old she is, tears open presents, chows down on mommy’s homemade birthday cake (which she baked at 2:30am that same day, and aren’t the candle holders adorable?), I do believe she had a great birthday celebration! Despite the semi-meltdown mid afternoon due to the sniffles, Elise was surrounded by family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and tasty BBQ.

Life will be changing soon for this toddler, with a little sister on the way in only a month. Now that she’s a big girl I’m sure she will be delighted to help her mom care for a new baby!

Of course I look forward to the photo opportunities with the two beauties.

My guess for the big day is May 30th.

Actual due date – May 28th

When Mel wants the baby to come – NOW!!!

Unbelievable, time flies when you’re having fun! Em has been in this world for 42 weeks, and I can’t remember or imagine life before her – nor do I want to. She amazes me every day. Her dad and I watch her grow, learn and explore… all we can do is stare in awe and occasionally look up at each other to give a knowing smile. A smile that says “isn’t she the cutest, aren’t you proud of her, I’m so happy”. In the last month or so Em has had so many firsts – kissing, waving, clapping, semi-crawling, cruising with a walker. It’s incredible how much they learn so quickly.

So of course I had to do another photo shoot because it’s been almost two months since the baby in blue shoot.  We will have a very well documented first year.

Tomorrow we are going to celebrate my friend’s daughters birthday.  She is two now. I hope to have beautiful weather so I can get some great outdoor photos!