Happy 2nd Birthday, Aubrey!

Dear Aubrey,

Another year has passed, and you are now two years old! You are no longer a baby, but my independent little girl! You have changed so much this past year, and we have loved watching your personality develop. Some of the most amazing things we've noticed about you are...

You use your words to surprise people. We often field questions in public about your size (itty bitty) with relation to your vocabulary (humongous!) It's so funny to hear complete, intelligible sentences coming from such a tiny person, and it literally takes people by surprise every day.

You love shoes. I mean, you REALLY love shoes. I believe that if shoes were the only "toys" you had, you'd be perfectly content. You are happy to try on all of your shoes each and every day, giving each pair a turn to be displayed on your tiny feet. You don't mind if they don't fit, either. You are an equal opportunity shoe horse, who swipes my shoes, Camryn's, and even Daddy's on occasion. You have figured out too, that if a pair of shoes are only slightly too big, they stay on better if worn on opposite feet. An interesting observation...

You are a great sleeper. It has been a rare night in the past two years, that you haven't gone to bed happily and peacefully. You don't mind hanging out in your crib, even if you aren't tired yet. You are content to sleep away a full 11-12 hours per night, and still take a nap without problem. When you are a teenager, this trend may aggravate me, but for now, you have no idea how much I appreciate your propensity for sleep.

You have an amazing sense of humor. Though you are still so young, I swear that you have a firm grasp on what is funny, as well as impeccable comedic timing. You say things intentionally at just the right moment, and you get a huge kick out of making other people laugh. In this, you truly are your Daddy's girl!

You want so badly to be big. You watch your sister play Barbies, dance in Ballet class, and read books, and you want to do it all too. You look up to Camryn so much, and it is heartbreaking when we have to tell you "no" because you are too little. Be patient Baby Girl, because soon enough it will be your turn.

Happy Birthday, our tiny "big girl." We love you to pieces, and look forward to another year of laughter and shoe shopping with you.

Much love Baby Bean,
Mommy & Daddy