Linkan is 2 Years Old!

On this day, exactly two years ago, we became parents for the first time and welcomed our sweet baby Linkan to the world. It marks the anniversary of an amazing day for me, going through my first successful labor and delivery. When she was born, the first thing I asked was, "What is it?" and the nurse said, "That's the umbilical cord, honey" to which Ben and both replied, excitedly and in unison, "NO, what IS it?!!?". "OH! It's a girl!!" Haha

We have never looked back. Our life is much fuller, funny, exciting, and new with her in it. At every stage of her life, I think...wow, this is the best stage. But it keeps getting better with every stage. She is pure joy and a little bit of ornery. ;)

She is now 26.5 pounds and is 3 feet tall. Long and lean, just like her daddy. 95th percentile in height and 60th in weight. Thank goodness for little elastic tabs to cinch up and keep her pants on. Those are the best!

Favorite foods: Tomatoes "nemos", Pizza, Macaroni "roni", Suckers,
Favorite shows: Little Einsteins, Rescue Heros
Favorite Animal: Doggie (When we asked her if she liked Boss or Stella best, she said "Bossy Stelly". It's a tie!)
Favorite "things": Her blanket and Violet (leapfrog talking puppy), her "birdy lights" - l.e.d. nightlights
Favorite things to do: Color and read books...and sliding. :)

Of course, she is my daughter, so I think she is genius...but we've been hearing for a while, now, that her language is exceptional. She is still figuring out her colors but she can say, "Mommy, I see trees and birds and clouds and dirt!" She can count to 13 or 14 but has no interest, what-so-ever in going to the big potty. The very first time she sat on the potty (this summer), she went number 2 immediately. And then when she looked down and saw it, she thought it was the grossest thing ever. It's been down-hill from there. ha! She has a strong personality so I don't plan on pushing her into potty training until I think she is good and ready. It has to be her decision. She is an independent spirit. She definitely knows what she wants. We are currently working on the concept of "sharing". It's a constant issue. Really, the only person she willingly shares with is Palmer. I'm sure that will change very soon. ha :) She normally repeats her meal-time prayers after us. The other day, she prayed on her own for the first time and shocked us both when she said, "Thank you for rescue heroes" (It's a cartoon that she watches on qubo every night with her dad). Wow - we're good parents. haha Oh well, for the most part, she is well adjusted and definitely well-fed and well-loved!

Happy Birthday Linkee-Lou! We love you!

We're having a family party on Saturday but did a little something tonight too. Here is a video that we took tonight of her blowing out her candles...