Ingrid Nightingale-My TWO year old!

It's been hard to find time to sit down and write a special birthday post-the past 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, sickness, and more activity.

In a nutshell-it pretty much rocks having a 2 year old.  I can't believe it was really two years ago that I held my daughter for the first time, I blinked and all the sudden she is a walking, talking, kid.  I have been blessed beyond belief to be her mother.  I am so lucky. Here are a few pictures of her birthday.....

The day was a little extra special because my Grandma from Florida was able to come visit.  She hasn't been able to come to Minnesota for 20 years, and I haven't see her for at least 10 years-so to say it was awesome to see her is an understatement!  Her and Ingrid had a great time getting to know each other...and by the end of the week Ingrid even referred to her as Grandma!

More photo's to share....I did a photo shoot with Ingrid for her birthday....here are her official TWO year old photo's!

Ingrid Nightingale turns TWO!

I can't believe it!  I officially have a TWO year old!!!  Happy Birthday my sweet love!!

more to come!

Ingrid's birthday party

This past Saturday we had Ingrid's 2nd birthday party-and I just can't believe it's already been a year since her 1st birthday party!  While nothing about the day went quite right, (Ingrid woke up sick, and is still fighting a fever and cold) it was still fun to celebrate!  We had my friend Erin make kitty cookies, and it's a good thing too because our cake fell apart!!  Woops!  Tonight we are going to make her kitty cake again, and have her blow out her "2" candle tomorrow on her actual birthday!  I am hoping she is feeling a little better to be able to enjoy cake and presents!  I am so thankful for Ingrid.  Even on days like today, when nothing satisfies her because she is sick, and I feel like my back might actually break in two, I am still just so amazed and thankful for her.  Thank you Lord for such an extraordinary gift!