Last day as a 2 year old!!

Layla knows that tomorrow is June 1st and that means it's her BIRTHDAY! She has been requesting me sing all day, even though it's a day early.  She would listen to the whole song and then at the end say, "Thank you mom!".  In fact, as I type this I can hear her singing it to herself from her room:).  We have a big play date at the park planned.  About 20 of her little friends have RSVPed.  There is about about a 60% chance of rain in the morning but I am hoping that it will miss us. Although, it wouldn't be the first time it has rained at her party:) She is most looking forward to her daddy flying in from NY to spend this special day with her.  Happy Birthday Eve to my baby girl!

Last meal as a 2 year old...PIZZA!!

Some decor for Layla as she comes down the stairs in the morning:)

Memorial Day Weekend

First Cousin Sleepover where they all sleep in the same room:) 

Layla's first night in a big girl bed!

Layla's TN Birthday party cake

Princesses and Minnie Mouse...what more could a 3 year old girl ask for??

CHEESE!

Blowing out her candles

AWESOME scooter from Aunt Robin and Uncle Jason

Trampoline from Grammy and Granddaddy

CAKE!!!

Back at home, babysitting Annie.  Layla grabbed her hand and held it...so sweet.

Testing out her scooter

Tim's Ford Lake

Passed out on the way home of from the lake.  We had a GREAT weekend!

2 Year Old Dance Recital

Layla has been in dance all year at Decatur School of Ballet.  As a two year old, her and I went together to a Mommy & Me class. She had her recital yesterday, which they actually just call a "demonstration" since 2 year olds often don't do well on a big stage with a long performance.  It also saves us money on all the costume fees.  Instead, they offer old costumes that the kids could choose from throughout the demonstration.

Layla has improved so much over the year.  She is definitely ready for the next step and ready to go without me!  We can't wait until September when she begins Creative Movement I with Mrs. Jessica!

Daddy made sure he was in town from NY to see her:)

Her first costume choice.

with friends Eliza and Gabrielle

waiting for instructions from Miss Dee

Knees Up Farmer Brown in costume choice #2.

Getting ready to stretch

Pointing to her eyes because the song said so.

Stretch!

Stamp time after class!  Everyone loves this part.

We have had such a FUN year together!

STAMP!

All the girls and their mom or grandmother.

Ballerina bear from Miss Dee and flowers from daddy:)