The random February catch up post

Well, third time is a charm. I had trouble loading the pictures one time and the other time I somehow got them in reverse order. So, I think they are finally here. I have a few posts that are behind including the birthday pictures, but here are some random February pics from our past month.
Here is Delaney in her kitty raincoat and boots just getting back from a walk with daddy. Valentines Day with my little sister and Delaney.

Delaney got to ride the quad for the first time on Valentine's Day with my dad. She hopped right on and got in this position and then would not move or adjust at all.

Those little hands stayed in this position the entire ride. She got off and back on for one more ride and then that was enough. She even told my dad, "Papa all done too".

She can open the refrigerator all by herself now. This is what ensues.

Happy Birthday 2 year old!

How has it happened? My little girl is 2 and it seems to have flown by. Two years ago, at 5:22 in the morning, our little girl was born. For the last two years, our lives have been filled with a joy we never knew. Two short years ago, a little person came into our lives and changed them forever. Delaney is growing up and it is incredible to see the changes.

To my Delaney:
I love the way you sing your alphabet and only know the first few letter and the ones at the end of a line (G, P, V...)
I love the way you read your Monkey book to me on the way to daycare.
I love the way you snuggle before bedtime.
I love they way you have no fear when you play and will climb on anything.
I love the way you softly pat my cheeks when you give me "Soft touches".
I love the way you insist upon music in the car and it is usually songs I like too.
I love the way you tattle on the cat when he is doing something wrong.
I love the way you fold your hands when it is time to pray.
I love the way you love to help me cook.
I love the way you say cheese for pictures.
I love the way you are independent and stubborn.
I love the way you are so proud when you accomplish something.
I love the way you say "Night Night Mama" and "love you Mama" when I put you to bed.
I love the way you worry about others when they get hurt or sad.
I love the way you point out every single school bus and truck when we are in the car.
I love the way you giggle and laugh over the simple things.
I love the way you talk on the pretend phone and then say nothing on the real phone.
I love the way you melt my heart with your smile and hugs.
Most of all, I love you for being you.
Happy Birthday Delaney!!

It's like it happened overnight...

I get her out of the tub one night and she actually lets me brush her hair. Well, "lets me brush" really means didn't fight me tooth and nail, but there were still some tears and a great deal of whining. But, once it was done and her hair dried, this is what transformed. I don't know how she got to be so big or her hair so long, but my little baby is growing up. I am still in denial that she turns two in a mere couple of weeks. She looks so different with her hair down and since she rarely lets me have it down, it warranted some pictures. I still didn't think it was this long already.