Happy 2nd Birthday Alyssa!

It is so hard to believe that the baby in our family turned 2 this past weekend!  We celebrated by having 2 family birthday parties.  On Friday night the Carroll family got together for dinner, cupcakes and gift opening.  The girl cousins all enjoyed "helping" Lyssa open her presents.  On Sunday the Sturm family came for laid back afternoon of visiting, playing Mexican Train, and opening gifts.
It has been so fun to see Lyssa grow.  She is a determined, spunky, sweet, vocal 2 year old who loves to cuddle and still sleeps quite a bit (she just stopped taking 2 naps a day!).  Love you Lyss!

Lyssa practicing blowing out her candles

She also practiced singing the "Happy Birthday" song.  She greeted everyone who game with "Happy Birthday to You, Lyssa"

Enjoying her cupcake :)

Olive (5)

Millie (3)

Becky and Gus (5 months)

Notice who is actually opening the presents

Rachel and Grandma Ginger

Amma

Same routine for party #2

Our not so great family picture

New raincoat and boots

Trying out her new shoes