Rhianna is Two Years Old!

We celebrated Rhianna's 2nd birthday last week! She's such an important part of our family that it's hard two believe she's only been with us for two years. And with every day that passes she seems to make some kind of big stride in her vocabulary or other area. She's such a fun girl! We spent the evening at home, and Shinachan arranged to have a delicious vanilla cake with strawberries and purple frosting (with the logo mark from Shinako's store, Baby Purple). We all loved the cake. Unfortunately, we completely forgot to buy candles, so we just pretended to blow out candles and just enjoyed the cake (along with singing the birthday song). My (John) parents and great-grandmother Betty joined us on the web-camera as we ate the cake and opened up Rhianna's presents (which included a talking Elmo doll). Unfortunately, I was unable to take the day off from work to celebrate, but I intend to take a day off from work during the week after next (June 9) to go with everybody to Tokyo Disneyland. Rhianna has recently been liking Disney characters, particularly Mickey and Minnie, so I think she will have a really great time.
I will post a few pictures from her birthday!
More soon!
Mom!

Rhianna and new Elmo

Rhianna

Rhianna

Rhianna

Birthday Cake

Hungry!

Rainy Day--View of St. Lukes Hospital from room