Happy 2nd Birthday, Kendall Jo!

Dear Kendall Jo,

Happy 2nd Birthday to you!

You are one sweet little girl!  I can't imagine our life without you.  You are our daily entertainment, that's for sure.  You are so silly, and full of life. Your quirky dance moves, facial expressions and the way you talk with your hands is beyond adorable.  You definitely know what you want, and know how to get what you want.

I have loved watching you grow over the past year.  Your personality has really come out!  You are so sweet, yet sassy!  You are talking up a storm.  You're just starting to string sentences together, and have so many new words everyday.

You love books.  You pile books up as high as you can and then try to carry them over to Daddy or I to read to you.  You get so mad when your plan doesn't work and you can't carry them all at the same time.  And all of your books must go back into a pile after we are finished reading them, too.  You are so particular about things!  You also lay your books out, making a train, so you can see them all.  You will sit for hours reading them.  You really don't play with many toys at this point, it's all about your books.

Coloring is your second favorite pastime.  You like to take the covers off all the markers, but won't put them back on (your mother's pet peeve).  You have started drawing circles, and are so proud that you can do that.

You and Ryan have formed such a strong bond since Natalie arrived.  I love watching your relationship with him change and grow everyday.  You love to do whatever he is doing, especially when it comes to your outside games.  You zoom down the driveway on your little car just as fast as he does.  The two of you have so much fun together.  You are so excited to see him every morning.  You can't stand when he's still sleeping and you're awake.  Your face lights up and are quick to greet him with a "Hi, Ry" whenever you see him.  You two are quite the pair and so sweet to each other - most of the time.

And you're one awesome big sister!  You adore Natalie and love to hold her and kiss her every chance you get.  Sometimes you're a little too excited to see her, though.  There have been a few too many head butts lately!

It really is hard to believe you are 2 years old already.  It's been such a fun year with you, Sweet Kendall.  I can't wait to see what this next year brings.

I love you to pieces Jo Jo!!

-Mommy