TWO!

Sophie turned two. I can hardly believe it. How come when they are growing inside your body, nine months takes approximately eternity, but once they're out, two years pass in the blink of an eye? Rude.
I digress.

It was a fun celebration.

Sophie thought that the tissue paper needed to be ripped in order to access the present inside. It was not easy to convince her otherwise!

Christian and Roxie both chose to buy her gifts using their own money. I thought that was sweet. Christian bought her this bear. You can see that it earned immediate kisses.

Sophie kept saying, "It's on fire!" But, she blew the fire out like a pro (which she is not, I assure you).

I love this sweet face!

Sophie is an awesome girl. She is a super-talker. She makes me laugh, even when nothing else can. Everything about her makes me smile. She is independent, yet snuggly. She has every single one of us wrapped around her little finger. And she loves the music from Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean, which cracks me up.

In honor of her birthday, I will tell you two things I love about her (not that I didn't mention several already):

1. She brings joy to everyone around her. She makes everyone smile with her funny and sweet personality and the hilarious things she says.

2. She is two. Seriously. I will love her just as much when she's no longer two, but two year olds are so much fun!

Happy birthday, Sophie! I am so glad you're mine! You are a blessing to me and all of your family.