disclaimer

The following images may be too graphic for young viewers. Yeah, annie's second birthday party was pretty intense.

Annie blew out her candles like an old pro this year.

She unwrapped presents with increased finesse. 

Grammy and Bomp gave her a Cabbage Patch doll named Fern Trudy (special thanks to Auntie Peach for opening the darn box. She decided giving birth to real babies is easier).  Annie loves the doll; the name we're rethinking . . .

She especially loves Fern's shoes, and wore them all around the house.

Annie in her new kitty jammies from Gramma and Bampa.

Annie rocked out with her music maker set from Gramma and Bampa too. We're encouraging her to start a band in our garage.

Dough heads

We had a great time cooking the dough then smashing and mixing the color in. Annie loved tearing it into tiny pieces that were super fun to clean up. She made a snake, and when I asked her what his name was she said, "Thomas Kaye Mounts." The recipe is pretty simple and makes a nice textured dough (not too grainy like salt dough). It does leave a film on your hands, but washes off easily.

Playdough Recipe

2 cups baking soda
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup cornstarch

Mix with a fork until smooth. Boil over medium heat until thick. Spoon onto plate or wax paper and mix in color (if desired).

halloweena ballerina

public disclaimer

I knew it was only a matter of time before Annie said something uncomfortable in public. Yesterday at the store, a teenage girl was browsing near us when Annie announced that she needed to do her hair. The girl's hair was a little disheveled, and Annie kept saying it with increased clarity. "She need do hair mom. Mom, she need do hair."

So if your breath smells, your house is messy, or you're mildly obese, I apologize in advance. And if your kid has done something similar, please share to make me feel better.

handy tommy

I'm convinced that the Disney show Handy Manny is based on my handy husband. Except maybe the fact that Manny (and his tools) speak Spanglish.

Babies having babies

Annie has really taken an interest in her "babies" lately. She loves to push them around, read them stories, give them time-outs, slather them with sunscreen, etc. When she gets them out of the stroller she even says, "Come 'eer sweetie."

Annie's modeling debut

check it out here . . .