Second Birthday

Today was Edie's second birthday.  And while we didn't throw her a party, I think her head might have exploded if we had, because just about every one of her favorite things happened today.  First, her birthday gift from us: a toy kitchen.  Big, big hit.  I am quite sure I will be drinking a LOT of pretend coffee this week.  Then, we sang her Happy Birthday and had a second breakfast of cinnamon rolls and fruit salad with all of her grandparents to officially celebrate.  Second breakfasts and cinnamon rolls are both top notch treats for E.  And a group of adults singing in unison? And singing a song that has the words "birthday" and "Edie" in it?  I don't think she breathed for the duration.  After stuffing ourselves with baked goods, it was off to the playground.  But Edie decided that she wanted to go to the dog park instead, so we obliged.  Her best pal, and aged Labrador named Charlie, was there and they played fetch for some time (Charlie only wants the ball thrown a foot or two, so he is a very good toddler playmate).  After a short nap - what's better than a short nap?!  (*mom groan*) - Amma and Afi came back over, showered her with more attention, and then off to a restaurant where they made her a mini veggie burger of her very own!  Phew. 

Dad's Birthday

Old Man River turned 31 this year and to celebrate, he went to work late and we went to lunch at a hot dog restaurant nearby. It's been such a mild Winter that we could eat outside. Edie liked her tofu dog, but loooved the salt and vinegar chips and ketchup.

Tiny Couch

A few days after Christmas, thanks to some very merry gift certificates to Amazon.com, Edie got a very special gift, which she has dubbed "tiny couch." Tiny Couch folds out into a tiny bed, just perfect for for putting her stuffed animals to sleep on. It is also the ideal place to enjoy a bowl of popcorn so as to be at poodle-taunting height. Billy likes it too, but there are squeeze prices to pay for that privilege.

Santa Claus

Edie met Santa just before she rode along with me while I ran a 5k race in the park nearby our house. She was a lot more excited at the idea of Santa than the man in the flesh, which is why I am in the pictures as well, for a little mommy-moral support. But she has talked about this meeting happily ever since!

Christmas

We had a quiet Christmas this year since we stayed in Nashville. Though we missed our family, it was very nice to sleep in, spend time together, and even get to a few chores that have been sitting on our lists for several months now. Edie's Christmas book this year was "If You Give a Dog a Donut," which she calls "woof-woof-nut." A new book and some pancakes, plus mild enough weather to go to the playground? All in all, a good day!