2nd Birthday

Happy Birthday Stella Rose!

She actually did like the chocolate tuxedo cake...  she had her own mini cake as well (in the distant background, didn't get very many good photos of it)

This little girl (Nell) and Stella share the same birthday!  Just one year apart...

Hello Kitty Jacket, Thx Whitney!!  I did a Hello-Kitty theme for her party since she loves cats.  She got a lot of Hello-Kitty gifts.  Next year I am going to do a precious metal theme.  Stella was really excited about her Birthday Cake this year.

more summer fun

 Grandmas horse, she know how to rock!

 Funny Faces!!

 Stellas first carnival...she was kind of scared of everything

 I just love these photos, she looks so happy!

 Oops, forgot her swim-diaper....she is also at her favorite place (mailbox)

 Girl cousins (at Kit and Winona's blessing visit)

 she loves her belly

Brent's friend Eric from High School came to visit, they had a great time

Stella and Daddy

 Before Church

 Taking her to Prom:)

 Chillin on the front porch....apparently not our front porch

summertime!

Stella loves playing with water, and taking off her clothes....check out this saggy one

Love this little smile

She loves putting her hands in these pockets, so so cute

Easter!!

Happy Easter!! Drink up Stella

We enjoyed a beautiful Easter Day with 2 Easter egg hunts (one with neighbor friends, and the other with Liesl and Algy) Krista and Mark went all out --homemade pasta, Pork on the bar-b-que and to die for cheesecake. We had a great time, Stella even sat at the kids table for about 10 minutes!!
Neighborhood Easter Egg-hunt, Stella did pretty good, but got bored after about 2 eggs

Easter Sunday Best, we attempted nursery...Stella just opened the door and walked out. We followed her, she went straight for the outdoor stairs.
Easter morning in bed, Stella was so excited to see her Easter basket sitting on the night-stand.

Stella loves to imitate her parents...She was loving this pose, kind of scary how close she watches...

Just taking a break on her daddy (this was yet another Easter Egg Hunt, a couple weeks before Easter)

She loves to get on her daddy's shoulders

Holly, Kai and us taking a break from the Easter festivities

She is getting taller!

my little girl...

We have a lot of fun playing with our photo-booth on our computer. Stella loves to watch herself on the screen. Just one of many....
Stella LOVES cats, and HATES dogs. This is our friendly neighborhood kitty, Voodoo. He lets Stella hold him, hit him, etc. Notice the shoe in the picture, she was trying to put the shoe on his paws. Stella has an obsession with going outside, this cat is one reason she likes going out there.
I was tired of going out and brought the cat inside this time...
Stella would not let me leave the store without this Fufa back-pack. She likes to wear it, but most of the time prefers to carry it around.
We love this little red hoodie. (thx Sara for finding it at a clothing swap!!) Again outside...
Stella went to our good friend Holly's little boys 2 year party...her favorite treat was this candy stick. She loves to eat things shaped like balls (cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheese puffs) or sticks (cheese sticks, veggies-except she can't chew them, pretzels)
We went to our cousin Tim's daughter (Lexi) baby blessing. We played for a bit while we waited for James and Summer to arrive. She loved the snow.

She LOVES babies (this one is Lexi). Loves the so hard that she makes them cry. Baby is one of her favorite words. She usually calls all children babies as well. She may have offended another 2 year-old at Burger King playland by referring to him as a baby.
This snow-suit is her favorite out-fit. It means she is going out...again which is her favorite thing. This year we haven't had a lot of snow, so she is wearing it just for the warmth...notice the teva sandals over her p.j.s...classy
Stella is wearing MY dress. Yes it's 31 years old. So cute, I love the smocking. (above) Below is Stella's favorite baby friend (Sovie) She lives just 4 doors up so she knows her very well.