Happy Birthday Ella!

Can you believe another year has come and gone? Not me. I can officially say that I am two years old. That is plural....meaning more than one......meaning I am very very big girl. Yearssssssss with an S. This year mommy and daddy decided to keep the birthday celebration low profile since we have so much going on right now. That was fine with me, as I still was able to partake in all the fun festivities. Above you can see daddy and I make my birthday cake and he let me to some of the work... Don't tell mommy....as those of you that know her well know that she is a clean freak and would get really nervous about this.

Licking the batter was my personal favorite. Wow, this was so much fun that I would even need to make the cake. I would have been just fine licking the batter until the end of time. Daddy nixed that idea but it was fun while it lasted.

Here I am with Chi Chia going down the slide at Chucky Cheese. This has to be my most favorite spot in the whole world, besides a cruise ship.

Aunt Amy came over to finish celebrating with us and brought over my new BFF, Harper. She is three weeks old and I couldn't hardly keep my hands off her. Above you can see me giving her a kiss. It was wonderful to finally meet her and actually look at her. Before, all I could see is Amy's round tummy and I couldn't figure out how a baby was in there.

About this time I began to get a little cranky. I love Harper and think she is adorable and all......but my mommy holding her instead of me was not in my plan at all. I was not a happy camper and began acting up so that she would give Harper back to her momma so that I could have mine back. Sorry Harper, she's mine....

Alisha is married.........finally!

I have to say that my chi chia was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. Not sure what a bride is, but she is was a pretty one. I have to say that this was the most eventful weekend I have ever experienced in my lifetime. It was exciting because all of my extended family came to Houston and for a short time I had most of my favorite people in one place. The weekend was centered around Chia and Ry Ry, and it was fun. I can offically call Ry Ry, Uncle Ry Ry.

Here I am with my daddy at the beginning of the festivities, the rehearsal. Daddy was officially "in charge" of me while mommy rehearsed and I pretty much got away with murder. It was fun. I ran around all over the place, like a toddler would do.

Here we are at the Rehearsal Dinner. I couldn't think of a better way to spend time with my family then over chips and queso. The dinner was a hit and I loved seeing Kennadi, BB, Pappa, JJ, We Wah, Katie, Greg, Mimi, Paw Paw and others. Mommy said that I was not being nice to Kennadi when she shared her bracelets with me and I didn't want to give them back. Mom, I thought she said I could have them....

Here is mommy with her sisters for their infamous pose they like to do. Not sure what the pinky finger out is about but ...whatever works for them. Chia sure does look like a beautiful bride to be!!!!!

Here is my mommy and chia with their cousins and miss Kennadi. Kennadi is one of my best friends and I love and miss her so much when she is away.

Yes, here I am. All gussied up and ready to walk down the aisle. I felt like a princess and acted like one, too. Mommy and daddy said I was the prettiest little girl they have ever laid eyes on. I think they are a little partial but not going to correct them....

Cougars, ponys and Red Raiders do not mix that well from what others tell me. SMU, U of H and Texas Tech are all good schools but Texas Tech is by far the leader of the group. At least that's what my parents tell me.

Here is Uncle Ry Ry, Chia, Lizzybear and Papabear taking a snapshot together, as Lizzybear and Papabear were gracious hosts of the wedding reception. What a kind and thoughtful thing to do. It was a hit! Especially the cake!

Night Night.

Labor Day.....cowboy boots and baby Harper!

So, not sure if you have ever heard of cowboy boots, but let me tell you.....they really help me ride my pony faster. Last week while being dropped off at mother's day out, my mommy was told that I couldn't wear open toed shoes to school. That translated into going shopping! That is mine and mommy's favorite sport. So, we went crazy buying closed toed shoes. As you can see above, my pink boots are the favorites. I walked and walked and walked in my special boots. I even tried to sleep in them, but mommy put her foot down on that one.

Here you can see me in action!

The other exciting news of the day was that one of mommy's best friends had her baby today. She was born at 6:14 and weighed  7 lbs and 2 ounces. I didn't get to go to the hospital to meet her, but mommy said she was absolutley gorgeous. I can't wait to meet miss Harper!!! We love you so much already. xo