Olivia's Second Birthday Celebration!

Oh, what a two years it's been. Wonderful, and tiring, beyond compare. Alot of Olivia's friends -old and new- joined us Sunday in celebrating her birthday. So did the weather, it was sunny and warm.

Olivia blew out her candles on the first try! She wasn't sure what to do until mama said it was just like blowing on a dandelion - without further delay, whoof!, out went the candles! Olivia had cake and ice cream this year, but mainly ice cream. yum!

Just in time for Halloween! Abby gave Olivia this lion costume - rroaarr! She likes to see herself in it in the mirror. She also got alot of fantastic books and some great toys. Thanks everyone!
On Monday, Olivia's birthday, we had a leisurely morning with more presents and then a trip to the zoo, where Olivia got to see more lions(of the tooth-and-claw variety), tigers, zebras, enormous tortoises, and best-of-the-best - ponies.