Happy 2nd Birthday Baby Girl

I love planning parties. I had loads of ideas for miss M's 2nd birthday, thanks Pinterest, and yet none of them came to fruition. In fact, I'm not sure there is one homemade item that made it to our little family party...except for the birthday girl herself!

We've had such a worn out, wild ride the last couple of months that I tried to think about what my baby girl would really want. What does she love right now?

And the answer...Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Oh how she loves her some Mickey and Minnie. And while I normally shy away from all things character, I decided to embrace Miss Minnie and shower my little girl with her all Saturday long.

Simple and fun. Perfect.

I downloaded these cute printables from here. I think they added just enough "homemade" touch to satisfy me.

While she had no idea what she did to deserve all of the fun and presents, she definitely picked up on how to unwrap the gifts.

M is getting into playing dress up a little bit and loves to change her shoes and carry a purse around so when I saw this cute Minnie dress on sale I snatched it up. She loved getting to be like Minnie for the afternoon.

I took N to the store a couple of weeks before his sister's birthday to pick out a gift. He was very proud to give it to her and remembered exactly what he had gotten her.

I hope they always stay close.

Oooo-ing over one of her Snap 'n Style dolls.

She will kiss anything that is a baby or is a picture of a baby. The card was no exception.

While she loves to play with her brother's cars and trains, I was glad to get a few girl items in the house for her to enjoy.

When I was at the store I came across this musical birthday card that played the "Hot Diggity Dog" song from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. M thought it was hysterical to keep opening and closing it to get the music to play. We did not.

I'm so thankful the Lord gave me the desires of my heart to have this little girl. I cannot imagine life without her. She is a determined one who already has an opinion of her own, yet she is loving and kind and gives the best snuggles and kisses.

There is nothing like this little girl's love for her daddy. The feeling is mutual.

Love her.

Big brother giving some assistance putting on this princess' shoe.

Perhaps too much sugar?

Can't miss those birthday phone calls from those we love far away.

In honor of the Clubhouse theme song...we had hot dogs.

The little miss gently blew out her candles. I'm surprised she actually blew the flame out she was so gentle.

We topped the night off by watching her new Minnie Mouse dvd.

Happy 2nd Birthday Madeline Grace. We cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for you, and we feel honored to get to be apart of it all.