Riley's 1st (real) Haircut

I have been trimming Riley's bangs for a while now but she has yet to have a real, legitimate, salon haircut. I finally decided it was time after seeing a few photos of her looking a bit too shaggy for my liking. I didn't want her to get a massive amount cut off, just a trim to make her hair even and polished, so off to the salon we went!

With as busy as Riley is on a 24/7 basis, I was worried to see if she'd sit still from start to finish. But, once that smock was draped on her, she froze! It was like a magical smock of some sort because I have no clue how it got her to sit still, but it did! And Mommy was pleasantly surprised! =D

It was in that moment while I was looking at my sweet baby girl that I realized she's my big girl now. I know I've probably said it before but it really hit me just then. She seemed so grown up! First, it's getting her 1st haircut and before you know it, she'll be walking down the aisle with her Daddy. Yes, I know she's only 2 but she got to 2 so quickly that I know 22 will be here in the blink of an eye!
For now, I'm going to share her 1st haircut pictures and enjoy every single second that I possibly can with my little girl!

"All done and look at my prize, Mommy!"

2 Year Stats

Today, Riley had her 2 Year Check up. She's growing so fast and I've got the stats to prove it!

At 2 years old Riley is:

27 lbs. which is the 55th percentile

35 in. which is the 80th percentile

Now they say that if you take you child's height at age 2 and double it, that will be their adult height. So if this is true, Riley will be a tall beauty, towering at 5'10! I wonder if she'll play volleyball and basketball like her Mommy did? =)

Her doctor says she is growing beautifully. Mommy thinks so too!

Two Years of Joy!

The lovely Dawn of http://www.yaporiginals.com/ came by Butterfly World one morning to capture our little beauty in all of her "2 Year" glory! I can't believe I have a 2 year old and I'm blown away with how fast time is going. There are moments in her life I wish I could pause and just hold onto my baby girl foreve. Thank you, Dawn, for allowing me those freeze those moments and treasure them forever through your beautiful photos!

Sweetest 2nd Birthday Party!

Dear Riley Joy,

This is how your 2nd Birthday Party went...in a nutshell. =)

You were so excited at your party! You had friends and family present and two girl cousins to play with who are just a couple years older than you. You were in heaven, Riley! So much so, that you didn't want anything to do with your birthday cupcake besides to blow the candle out. You attacked your birthday presents like you were a seasoned pro and whipped out each gift to show it off to the onlookers. You played endlessly with the girls, in and out of your room, showing off your treasured toys and books. You loved the fact that your home was filled with your favorite people. A very special and memorable 2nd Birthday Party for a pretty amazing and beautiful little girl!

We hope you enjoyed your big day, Miss Riley!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy



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