Why we love Etsy!

Etsy is a great online community of sellers (somewhat like Ebay) who make handmade items or sell vintage items. I got lots of inspiration for Vi's 2nd Birthday Party after perusing the site, and here is the result.

Custom party invite from Conveying You Designs

We had two sock monkey birthday tee-shirts which was a good thing since chocolate cupcakes and dirt was involved. Etsy's Sock Monkey Shop had tons of cute designs to choose from.

I handmade this banner with card stock, various black and white photos, and tulle; but I definitely searched Etsy for design ideas and there are plenty. I like how this banner is somewhat of a keepsake since it features pictures of the child.

Custom cupcake toppers from Toadally Cute - this seller was great to make sure she incorporated the right colors and designs

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Finally, thanks Aunt Ashlee for capturing these precious moments for us. Again, we love your fancy camera =) If you haven't visited Etsy yet, you should! We will definitely use their site for future parties and gift ideas.

Thank you!

Thank you everyone for wishing me a happy birthday and visiting me at my party. Mommy will post more photos soon.... if you have any good ones please send them to us. I had such a great time today and am glad that it didn't rain.

Birthday Week

It's my birthday week! Exciting!

Birthday Preview

It's hard to believe that Mommy started this blog almost two years ago... I'd love to know about your funniest/cutest/most precious memories that you have of me. You can write them here and Mommy will tell me about them in celebration of my fabulous two years of life!

100% Humidity

We are just adapting to the 111 degree heat index (thanks to the humidity) by staying in the water. Here we are at the Graduate Parent Support kick-off party at the university's rec pool. They have a lazy river and silly slide!

I love playing with our neighbors in the sprinkler...

...and taking outdoor baths =)

Pre-School Princess

Today was my first day of Pre-School! I used my napper at my old day care, so I thought that I needed it this morning. I was really excited and ready to go!

My teacher Ms. Meagan said that I blended right in with the rest of the class and that they were really impressed with all of the words that I could say so clearly. I did cry when Mommy left, but I was having fun with my new friends in no time.

Heading South...again

School is back in session and it's time for me to go back to Alabama where I will start my first pre-school next week. I will also start potty-training soon, so we will definitely keep you updated on how well (or how bad, haha) I am using the potty. No gross details or pictures, I promise, just a short note spread the news.

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for driving to Tennessee to spend the day with me. I had such a great day, and am so thankful that you came to visit me!

Before heading back to Alabama, Mommy took me to her favorite restaurant in Knoxville, the Tomato Head.

I love putting stickers on, well, just about EVERYTHING! Daddy is such a good sport and let me play my sticker games with him. I love you, Dada!

Our cousin Jami (in the pink shirt) from Florida is going to be a new student at Alabama. Her family made time to meet us for lunch despite her very busy schedule. We wish her luck during her first few days of college.