Cat Cake

While my parents were here, my mom and I made a cat cake for Lilly. It was supposed to be the trial run for Lilly's real birthday cake but it took forever to make and I decided to just buy one for her birthday. It turned out SO cute that we had to throw on some candles and sing to her.

Kat and the cat cake

Lilly loves fire

Sneaking a little lick

More Family Time

Two days after my family left, Gus's parents came. We LOVED having them here, especially Lilly. She loves her grandparents! They were able to be here for Lilly's birthday party. They took us to Olive Garden for mine and Lilly's birthdays (my birthday is on Thursday). We had a really fun time with them.

Happy Birthday Nee Nee!!

Today Lilly turned two!! When we asked her how old she was she held up both of her pointer fingers and said "two" and then covered her face with her hands and laughed. It is way too exciting being two.

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A Sad Goodbye

My family is gone and we are all really sad. I wanted them to stay forever. We had so much fun hanging out with them the last 9 days. Lilly became very attached to all of them.
She loved.....

“Ga Ga”


“Mommy”

“Jay”

“Bray” or “Bee”

She was so happy to have friends to play with everyday. The last couple of days have been hard with everyone gone. Lilly expects constant entertainment like she had the last 9 days. She wakes up every morning and wants “Ga Ga”. She looks everywhere for him and when she realizes he isn’t here, she cries. She pretended to call “Bray” today on her phone. She really misses them; I do too.

Arlington Cemetery

Last Thursday we went to Arlington Cemetery with my family. It was a great place for Lilly to run wild. While everyone went to see the changing of the guards, Lilly and I hung out on the steps and took a few pictures because I knew she wouldnt be able to be quiet.

Waiting patiently

Kisses from Grandpa

Park Time With Grandma

On Wednesday while my dad and the boys were sightseeing in DC, we took Grandma to our favorite park. Lilly had a great time showing Grandma all the fun things she likes to do at the park.

Swinging is definately Lilly's favorite thing to do at the parkOr maybe its the teeter totter
Looking at leaves with Grandma

Mannassas Battlefield

Last Sunday we went to Manassas Battlefield and learned all about the Battle of Bull Run. Lilly ran free through the open fields. When she was tired or didnt want to get in her stroller she would lay down on the ground. It was a beautiful warm day.

Walking with "Ga Ga"

Hiding in the weeds

Lilly showing off the stick she found