Presley Turns Two!

This is the very fist picture of Presley Blayne Noel on August 18, 2009. She was less that 30 seconds old here.

Fast forward two years....

This is the very first picture of a two year old Presley! I love her morning bed head and super sleepy attempt at a smile.

Blaine took the whole week off of work and we decided to spend the whole day pampering Presley and doing everything she loves.

First on the list, breakfast!

Presley's favorite meal is by far breakfast...and since she LOVES french toast, that's what Mommy made her! Star shaped French toast, bacon, and fresh strawberries.

I think it took her all of 2 minutes to finish everything on the plate before asking for more!

After breakfast we decided to give Presley her birthday present from Mommy and Daddy. Blaine had stayed up until after midnight the night before putting her little play kitchen together. It turned out so cute! We were so excited for her to see it!!!

She instantly loved it and started playing with it immediately.

We played upstairs with her kitchen for about an hour, then got our swimsuits on and headed to swim lessons. We forgot to take the camera with us, so we don't have any pictures. But anyone who knows Presley, knows that she loves nothing more than swimming!

After swimming we came home, had a quick peanut butter and honey sandwich, then headed to bed for nap time.

After she woke up from her nap, we dressed her in her birthday girl outfit and headed to HEB to get everything for Presley's special birthday dinner.

In Presley's honor, we had breakfast for dinner!

Eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, fruit, and chocolate chip pancakes!

Presley's chocolate chip pancakes!

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday dear Presley.

Happy birthday to you!!!

After she ate most of her eggs, bacon, and fruit, it was time to dig into her pancakes. She was so excited when we gave her the whole pancake.

Yum!

After dinner, we played some more, then it was time for Presley's favorite part of the day....bubble bath!

Part of Presley's birthday tradition is to listen to Daddy read "The Birthday Bird".

It's kind of a long book, so Presley danced around and played in her room while we listened to Daddy read to us.

Having a blast jumping up and down.

So cute!!!

One last picture before going to bed. I can't believe my little baby is two years old. This was the best day and hope Presley knows just how much Mommy and Daddy love her.

Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!

Gymnastics and Awards Ceremony

Presley's gymnastics class had "Showcase Day" where she got to invite Daddy to come see how much she has learned. I was so excited for Blaine to see how well she is doing and how much better she's gotten since the last time he came to see her.

Warming up with the group before moving to floor exercises.

Presley's best friend at gymnastics is Layla, and Layla is so in love with Presley. Every time she sees her, she treats her like a little baby doll and showers her with hugs and kisses!

Presley loves every bit of it!

They are just too cute together!

Walking on the balance beam.

Just finished a back roll...and Ta-Da!

My little monkey.

Sweet girl!

Waiting for the awards ceremony to start.

So beautiful!

Walking up the podium with a little help from her teacher, Ms. Cheryl.

Yea! Presley's very first award!!!

Bathing Beauty

I don't have too much to say about these pictures.... just thought they were too dang cute not to share. Blaine snapped a few shots of Presley one day when we were on our way to the pool and I absolutely love how they turned out.

Cutie Pie!!!

Our New Favorite Activity....Coloring!

Presley has recently discovered that she loves to color! We've started letting her sit up at the table and color while I make dinner, or after we're done eating.

She actually does a great job holding the crayons and colors really well!

I love how her little tongue comes out when she's trying to concentrate. So cute!!!

I think we have a little future artist on our hands.