I don't know if all kids turning 2 are very aware of what's going on with their birthday and party, but Kaitlyn sure was! She completely understood that her birthday was approaching and that family was coming over for her party. She was excited for days and was so giddy the day of her party. I went with a Sesame Street theme this year because that is definitely one of her favorite things right now.

Kaitlyn turned 2 years old this week! Quite a few people thought she was turning 3 and let me tell you, at times she sure acts like she could be. She continues to amaze us with how well she talks, many times using 5 and 6 word sentences. I have been so blessed to be able to be at home with her and watch her grow into the beautiful little 2 year old she is. She gets so excited about life and has such a sweet heart. This girl can sure melt my heart!

Kaitlyn's Likes:
*anything with balls-She loves to watch sports on TV that use a ball. She is great at dribbling balls, kicking, and throwing them. I wouldn't be surprised if she plays basketball, softball, or volleyball in school.
*Elmo and the other Sesame Street characters-She knows atleast 10 of them by name.
*books- She's got a few memorized and likes to help us read them to her. She'll probably be a Bible quizzer someday like Daddy was with that great memory. :)
*cats-They are definitely still her favorite animal.
*milk-I'm thinking we should buy a cow!
*airplane with Daddy
*watching the fish at Walmart
*going to the library
*coloring, painting, and stickers
*balloons
*underdogs
*jumping/dancing
*snack foods-Those would be her only food intake if I let her
*family- She gets so excited when she sees family!
*the trashman
*the park/playground
*pointing out barns, tractors, semi-trucks, and school buses when we're on the road
*Jesus Loves Me-definitely her favorite song
*helping me cook

A few more facts about Kaitlyn:
*she's in the 90-95th percentile for weight and height, weighing in at 31 lbs and measuring 2' 11"
*knows all her colors
*can count to twelve but always leaves out 5
*knows 3 shapes-triangle, heart, and star
*can hit a ball with a plastic bat
*wears 3T clothes
*has sat on the potty but has yet to actually "go". We'll officially start potty training soon. I just have to psych myself up for it!
*sleeps with a teddy bear, a cat, a lamb cloth, and a blanket.
*wants to work at things until she gets it. When I ask if she wants help she says, "No. I'm tryin'."

I realized I forgot to post on here about our big news (although if you read this you probably already know it)...Baby Zehr #2 is on the way! I am currently 17 weeks along. I've discovered that being pregnant the second time around is not as easy with a toddler to take care of! The first trimester was a little rough. I felt nauseous in the late afternoons and evenings, had no energy and was very tired. Nothing sounded good to eat yet I was forced to eat because I would get light headed which would have led to passing out if I let it get that far. Now that I'm finally in my second trimester I've got my energy back and no longer feel gross. I don't feel as tired but I'm still ready for bed earlier than I used to be.

I've been to the doctor twice now. The first appointment we had a sonogram so we were able to see the baby. :) To be honest, I was relieved to see only one baby. I was worried there was two in there because I started showing a lot sooner than with Kaitlyn. They set my due date for September 20th, which was 8 days earlier than we thought. Next month's appointment we will do another sonogram to find out the sex of the baby. Can't wait for that! I'll keep you all posted. :)