Yogi Bear

We went to Yogi Bear Park the weekend before Cora's actual birthday. We had a big group of friends and had a blast, despite the mean old park nazi's!
Hanging out in the trailer on her two steps.

Cora and Jordan getting the playdoh out.

Miss Peyton

Miss Kara helping Cora eat her burger.

The whole crowd at Friday night's dinner. I think we had almost 60 people in our group that weekend!

Avrey L and Cora hanging out after dinner.

Saturday morning at the pool. Dennis let her go down the slide by herself....

Maybe not the best idea...

She didn't like it at all...she would much rather go down the slide with daddy.

Mommy's girl. She was not wanting to look at the camera...she kept grabbing my chin to give her a kiss.

Taking a break from the slide and learning some kicking.

Going back to the slide...

She received lots of 'awe, how cute' looks while walking around the pool. She kept her hat on for the most part and wore the sunglasses the entire weekend.

Squatting like Daddy, waiting for the basket to dump water.

Lunch break - good old PB&J with strawberries and grapes.

We went back to the pool that afternoon and Cora got some playtime with Stacie.

Jill L, Julie L and Dennis

Bella was making snow cones for all the kids. Cora was liking hers.

Dennis actually didn't cook on Saturday night! Wow!

I don't think we ended up getting all the kids in the picture, but this is the bulk of them.

Cora playing 'ring around the pole' with Madison and Peyton. She had a blast doing that...it is the little things!

The birthday girls, Bella (6/25) and Cora (6/29) and about 8 years difference.

Cora and Peyton watching a movie.

Madison, Jordan and Cora watching 'tv'.

Sunday morning waiting to head home after a fun, but hot weekend!

Happy Birthday to you...

On Cora's actually birthday I took cookies to school so she could celebrate at school with her friends. Then at home we put a couple of candles in an ice cream cup. She still didn't blow out the candles, but she enjoyed her ice cream.

She really enjoyed her birthday this year...but how could she not? We celebrated it about 6 times! She ate a lot of cake and ice cream and cookies too! She rarely gets sugar from us, so I am sure she was loving it all.

Happy Birthday Cora Vallee!

Happy Birthday to my Baby Girl...who is not a baby anymore...

In her Birthday Girl shirt this morning.

I took cookies to school so she could celebrate with her classmates.

Father's Day

We got up Sunday morning and worked on cleaning the house after the party. Cora found this umbrella that was a decoration. She loves umbrellas and calls them 'bella'.
We then headed down to Dennis's grandfather's house to celebrate Father's Day. We grilled hamburgers and visited with family. Cora splashed around in the little pool for a little bit. But when I went to get her changed into her swimsuit she curled up on the couch and said she wanted to go 'night-night'. It was so cute. She was still tired like us.

We went by Nana & Grandpa's house to meet Nana's new kitten. She's a cutie, and is very playful.

We were discussing what she should be named and Cora kept calling her 'Katie' and 'Maddie' (our cats' names). I think Mom decided on Sophie, but it is subject to change at anytime.

We had another late night and I was trying to get her in the tub and all she wanted to do was ride her new bike! She fits on it, but we need to teach her the concept of peddling and I need to get her a helmet. She climbs on and off of it pretty easily.

Cora's 2nd Birthday Party

I think this is my longest post yet. We celebrated Cora's 2nd birthday on Saturday with friends and family.
Palm Tree cookies

I got creative with the fruit.

Cora wanted to be carried, so Grandpa took a turn.

Everyone comes through the garage, so we decorated the front.

The 'craft table' was a huge hit! I am so glad I stole that idea and used it - Thanks Allison - I did give you all the credit at the party too!

Cora and her friends and cousins

Her friends helped her blow out her candles.

Cora and cousin, Hope.

Some of the OJT crew - The Cochrans & Halatas.

She doesn't miss any bites! Check out that tongue. See I do give her sugar on occasion!

She wouldn't put down the cookie to open presents.

A teapot set!

One of the many 'MINE' moments...

There is a butterfly (hi-hi) on the dress.

She had more fun with the ribbon.

Daddy and Cora.

Cora playing on her new Fort.

It was really hot, so we were all nice and sweaty!

All dressed up...

Alyssa, Brynna and Cora playing with some of her new toys.

Bella L trying to entertain herself with the toys of a 2 year old.

The girls playing limbo.

They were playing limbo and decided to jump over it instead of going under, but Cora wasn't following Alyssa's instructions too well and she just walked over the pole.

One pooped little island girl...

Cora was really good at her party, other than the 'Mine' outbursts while opening presents. She was a little clingy to us in the beginning, but warmed up later.