Terrific Two!

It's incredible to believe that she went from this:

to this:

In only twenty four months!

Joanna is such a joy to have in our family. She is a bundle of energy, smiles, giggles, and silliness. She can also throw a tantrum worthy of a two year old, but they don't last long. Here are some things about Joanna at two.

Favorite Foods: Macaroni and Cheese, Cheese, grapes, strawberries, juice, fruit snacks.
Favorite TV Friends: Backyardigans, Micky Mouse Clubhouse and Blue's Clues
Favorite Past times: Climbing everything, playing with her "Little People", going to visit animals, dancing, slides, swimming, playing outside

Joanna loves to play with her dog Tieg, help take care of her little sister Molly and give her kisses. She loves to read books, play with other kids, use her "outside voice", and blow bubbles.

Being a typical two year old Joanna is starting to become very independent. Some days she will refuse to wear anything other than her new pink cowgirl boots (Grammy and Grandpa got them for her as an early birthday present), other days she will refuse to let me help her do anything. She is a great helper when it comes to picking things up, throwing things away, and getting things for the baby. Whenever we are in the car and arrive somewhere she yells "yay!!!!", like we've just pulled in the parking lot at Disney Land or something.

She is a sweet, loving little girl and we are so happy to have her as a part of our family. And now, for picture time.

 

Visiting the sheep at Green Field village during our trip to Michigan.

 Joanna: "Hi Sheep! Baaaaaa" (waits, staring at the sheep like he will start conversing with her) 

Look Ma, no hands!

Birthday Party in Michigan at Grammy and Grandpa's house!

Blowing bubbles outside at her Michigan B-day Party

Swimming in the pool at Grammy and Grandpa's

Such a beautiful little girl, inside and out. She brings so much love and laughter into our lives! Even with all it's challenges we're enjoying the two year old stage so much!