Here I am with my cousins, clockwise from my left, Abbey, Camille and Ava. Elmo is just a party animal, not a cousin. We were enjoying my birthday mini-cakes, before we tore into the larger cake. Mommy, can we have another birthday party for me soon?
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Does it show that I really enjoyed my birthday party? Can you sense it at all? These balloons and streamers wouldn't come off my dress, but the number got a little twisted during the festivities. Guess I'm a party animal after all.
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Papa caught me in a pensive moment during my birthday party watching my Great Grandmother, Nannie, as she held my little brother, Blake. She was helping him get rid of a "bubble" after his bottle.
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Grandpa Dave just told me a funny story at my party. Birthdays can be so much fun when you're the center of attention! I know, believe me. I've already celebrated two of them!
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Hi everyone. It's finally happened. I've been waiting my whole life for this. I'm now officially two years old. And I've got this party evidence to prove it. And lots of presents, too. I just knew it would be this good. That's why I patiently waited through the years. Celebrate. C'mon. Sing along, "Happy Birthday to Me..."
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Whee! Finally enough snow to ride in my sled/toboggan. At least a little downhill, while Mommy snaps my photo. Then Mommy or Daddy have to harness up and pull me around. What a life!
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Can you tell I'm cooking up some scheme even though I look sweet and innocent? Just ate something and haven't wiped my face yet, but I'm already thinking about my next adventure. Gosh, I'll be two in a couple of weeks. I'll have to act much older then.
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Nah, I don't want to! Did ya ever have one of those days when you just didn't want to go along with anyone else's ideas? I just had several in a row. Mommy's a little miffed at me. But I bet if I do a couple of cute things I know she likes, all will be forgiven. Ya think?
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Grammy Sue and Grandpa Dave gave me this new Bitty Baby crib and high chair. Oh, my. It brought back memories of my childhood! It looked so inviting I thought I'd crawl into the crib and snuggle up under the blanket. Hmmm. I seem to have grown more than I thought. Time flies doesn't it? All I have left of my youth now is my memories. In less than a month I'll be two years old!

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Mommy took me for my first professional hair cut to Salon Bellissima in Portsmouth. Katie trimmed my hair while Mommy snapped pictures. I think I was good. I had goldfish crackers to snack on which made it go a lot better. How do you like my new look?
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Ha, ha. You gotta check out Blake's Blog and see how I scared him when he opened his eyes. Ha, ha. I didn't mean to, but he sure did jump when he saw me, up close and personal, as they say.
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Grammy Sue took this picture of me at her and Grandpa Dave's house celebrating Christmas. I'm at this colorful table and chairs just for us grandkids, wearing my new toasty warm horse slippers and trying to learn how to sing into the microphone book along with the songs it plays. Once I get this figured out, I'll teach Blake how it works. Then we can do duets. Watch out American Idol!
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Hey, everyone! Remember this stuff? Mommy and I went for walk to have a girl chat away from Blake and what did we find? Snow! Not a lot, but enough for me to walk in, pick up and remember how cold it is. Not much of it this winter so far, but I expect that will change and I'll get to try out some of my Christmas presents that were meant for snow and cold.
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Know what's one of my most really, really favorite things about Christmas? Wrapping paper! Both outside and especially inside the box. I like the way it crinkles when I put my ear against it and play with it. I don't remember what the present was wrapped in this paper, but I remember the paper! How it felt. How it sounded. And how much fun it was.
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How's this? I've been practicing my runway strut. Hopefully it leads to a fabulous career in modeling. Don't you just love my new Ladybug raincoat?
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One of my Christmas presents was this little Yorkshire terrier in his own carrying purse. He barks (softly, of course) when I squeeze him, which I'll probably do a lot 'cause he's so cute! Maybe not quite as cute as my new little brother, Blake, but cute nevertheless.

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Look what Santa brought me for Christmas! A new baby brother! His name is Blake Thomas and he was born on Christmas Day! Daddy brought me to the hospital to see Mommy and she let me hold him. Boy, he weighs twice what I did when I was born! Mommy says he was the only baby born in the hospital on Christmas! I don't think I'm supposed to unwrap him, but I'll keep him anyway.
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Look at all the presents! And Santa hasn't even come yet! I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and hope you all can share the joy of family gatherings. Mommy says there is one more precious gift coming to our family, but it won't be here until early next month. That's great! Another surprise to enjoy!
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Merry Christmas everyone! I'm wearing one of my new Christmas dresses and can hardly stand still waiting for Santa Claus to come. Even if he comes to your house first it's okay. Mommy told me he manages to visit everyone before Christmas Eve turns into Christmas Day. Hope all your Christmas wishes come true.

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Sometimes I like to pretend I'm camping out. I simply take one of Mommy & Daddy's pillowcases, slip inside with a favorite dolly or my Ellynap (the real one, not the replacements), and have a ball.
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Listen to me, people. Cherish your privacy! I try to compensate by wearing rose colored glasses, but still the paparazzi relentlessly snap away. No matter where I go, what I wear, or how I try to seclude myself, they manage to find me and take my picture. And now, even my Mommy has done so!
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Aaah! After a strenuous day of Christmas shopping, then helping Mommy clean house and prepare dinner, I like to unwind by slipping into my decor coordinated lounging pajamas, select an appropriate dolly to cuddle, settle back into my favorite easy chair, toss on a satin lap robe, and contemplate my day. Ciao.
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Here's Daddy on the right marching with the Fire Fighters in the Santa Claus Parade. He's waving at me!
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I climbed up the stairs of this house to see the parade better. Mommy came up to make sure I was safe on the granite stairs. As I saw Santa approaching in his sleigh, FLASH, Papa took our picture.
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Here's Kaden and myself with our Mommies. We are at the Santa Parade to watch my Daddy lead Santa into town. He told me he made sure Santa knew where I lived and he let Santa know Kaden's address, too
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