Viv,
You finished the first half of your second year on Sunday.  Despite being the youngest in the family, you certainly make your presence known.  In fact, sometimes I think this whole solar system revolves around you and your smile...and maybe, on occasion, your crazy, foot stomping, two year old whims.  I watched two other mothers laugh out loud at your might on display at the local playground.  Like your sister, you think nothing of taking on children twice your size...and they typically back down.   You don't initiate the trouble, but you certainly end it.  You love cheese.  Your father's eyes twinkle as you share a slice.  You eat burgers fully loaded, goat cheese and salad.  In fact, when we go out to eat, you'd much rather share our plates than the partake in the kiddie offerings.  You cuddle up every evening with your dragon and blanket but more often than not, I find a car or airplane has made it into your bed.  As you start speaking in sentences, I've loved to hear about what you are thinking.  I love to see how your personality is revealing itself.  Looking forward to the second half of your second year.
Love,
Mom

Photo courtesy of my buddy, Erin.  

This past weekend we met up with our friends, Erin and Nate at a local cooking school.  We made savory butternut squash and thyme muffins and you loved them.