This was the cutest blowing out the candle sequence I’ve ever seen!  She huffed and she buffed… she couldn’t have been cuter!!!

We had a shoe themed party for Rose this year, because she’s all about shoes right now.  They are her favorite toy and accessory.  You only live once, so we lived it up Saturday night.  We laughed and talked and hugged and played like you wouldn’t believe.  Just being there celebrating Rose’s life together was so incredibly special and moving, magnified by the week we’ve had.  Yes, she’s only 2, but I was so excited to give her all my effort and attention to make her feel so special and loved!  I always tell the girls, “You are special, you are important, you are beautiful, and you are loved.”  We say it in the shower together every night.  I want them to believe it with all of their hearts, because it’s true!  All little girls need to hear these words about themselves and believe it with all their hearts!  This party was just a little extension of proving how special, important, beautiful and loved Rose is to us!  I have so many party pictures to post… can’t wait!

In the meantime, HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY, SWEET BABY ROSE!!!  Today is your special day, and you are so happy and down right adorable that it will be great all the way around!  Can’t wait to sing Happy Birthday with you at least 10 more times today.  You’re the best little singer and clapper!  We love you, sweet and sassy little miss!  And no matter what, you will ALWAYS be our Sweet Baby Rose!!!  Love you forever and ever, Mommy and Daddy