Today is my sweet daughter's 2nd birthday.  In honor of her I've decided to share some of my favorite snapshots of her from birth to recent.  We won't celebrate her birthday until Dec. 3rd when dad will be home too. 

Here she is with her aunt right after birth.  My sister was there for the whole event.

Her first day home.

Taking a snooze with dad

Here she is with proud big brother

Enjoying her first camping adventure

Celebrating her first birthday. Ignore the clothes this was after the cake.

This is at Chuckie Cheese during our summer vacation.

Helping mom with the laundry is one of her favorite things for now anyway.

Dd and ds3 pretending to play playstation.

Ds7 and dd driving cars at the county fair this summer.

Thanksgiving day she just had to get all dolled up.

So that is my little princess.  She was a complete suprise but one I'd never trade.  She brings such smiles and joy to my life.  She keeps my life interesting!  It's been weird having a girl after having 3 boys but I'm adjusting. 

One thing I have noticed to be true is they really do look up to their same sex parent.  I know you read it everywhere but experiencing it really makes it real.  She mimicks everything I do from the hand on the hip when I'm scolding the boys to the way I brush my teeth.  She makes me want to be the kind of mother she deserves.  I thank God for giving me this special little gift.  I will do my best to raise her the way the Lord directs.  

Happy Birthday DD!!