Oh my! I have been such a busy body this year that I have neglected updating you here. Where to begin...
Daddy left for a 4 month deployment to Baghdad, Iraq on February 9 and returned home safely to us Monday June 8 (which was a couple of days earlier than expected!). Mommy and I missed him tons while he was gone, but we were able to talk with him on the phone almost every day. Though I often times would be silent on the other end, I loved hearing daddy talk to me! Mommy, Nina, and I picked him up from the airport. His flight got in 30 minutes early, so he actually beat us there! I was so happy to see him! I gave him a big hug and a kiss, and held his hand all through the airport.
While daddy was away, mommy was finishing up college, teaching full time in St. Louis. Though I hated her to leave every day (I often pleaded with her begging, "Mommy, don't teach kids!"), I was very lucky to spend my days with Nina and Mawmaw. I created lots of memories, and loved my special time with them! Mommy graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis on May 17. Mawmaw, Pawpaw, and I went to the ceremony to see her walk. Since graduation, mommy has been staying home with me, and we both LOVE our time together!
I of course turned 2 on February 16. I had a Minnie Mouse Birthday party at Mawmaw and Pawpaw's house on February 7th, so daddy could celebrate with us. I love being 2 and continue to learn new things every day. I still attend classes at The Little Gym. I am in my 3rd semester now and my 2nd semester having Ms. Megan for my teacher. I can do somersaults very well on my own. I love swinging from the bars by myself too! Another favorite of mine is walking across the balance beam but mommy still helps me a little bit there. Now that summer is here I am spending lots of time swimming. I am getting more and more comfortable in the water and especially love swimming with Pawpaw.
I promise to add more pictures soon!
