{ Myla Jae }

My baby Jae is 2! I can't believe how fast she has grown up and what a special girl she is.

Myla is incredibly funny. She loves attention, especially when she can make you laugh. And if ever she hears someone else laughing, she joins right in.

We celebrated Myla's birthday a day late because Ayden and I were gone all day on her actual birthday. Logan decorated the house as well as bought the gifts and we all woke up to a wonderful surprise.

Myla didn't quite understand that it was for her, but she was happy to be receiving all the attention. She also enjoyed opening gifts!

Here are some great things about Myla:

Myla has learned to speak a lot more quickly than the other 2. She can say so many words and phrases and she learns new ones every day! Like: Hi, Mommy, Daddy, Ayden, pohpie, baby, Nana, Papa, Brammy, thank you, mine, chair, sit down, books, popcorn, song, I want ___, cheese, bye bye, show, dance, outside, there you go, I did it!, hold you, look mom, teeth, hair, nose, eyes, ears, picture, pizza, water, juice, chocolate milk. She also has categorized all food into 3 categories... If it is a liquid, it is called water. But when you get her a drink she will specify what kind of "water" she would like. If it is a cracker, chip, cookie, or candy that she would like . . . those are in the "cookie" category. And finally, if it is an actual menu item like chicken, pasta, etc . . . that is in the "pizza" category. It's so funny to see how she has separated out the different items and how it makes sense in her mind. She loves to repeat the things the kids say and I know she'll be talking in full sentences in no time.

Myla LOVES to dance! Any time she hears music he breaks out into a dance. And she is actually pretty good! She watches her brother and sister dance a lot so she has an idea of that to do. She holds her legs out in leg extensions and points her toes. I need to make a video of it. Her new thing is to lip sync while she dances and it is so hilarious! I caught a video of it in the car the other day. . .

I know as soon as she's old enough she will be begging me to put her in dance class.

Myla absolutely loves her family. She is so attached to her parents and siblings. She was at a neighbors house the other day and when she fell down and cried the mother tried to pick her up. She ran over to Sophie and wanted to be consoled by her siser instead. She loves having Ayden hold her and help her with things. She has recently become very attached to Daddy. Any time there is a sound resembling the garage door opening (washing maching, dish washer, etc ..) she screams "Daddy's home, Daddy's home!!" and runs to the door. She also likes to point out things that belong to him like if she sees his shirt or socks on the floor she'll say "Hey Mom, thats Daddy's". When she helps me with the laundry she will tell me who each article of clothing belongs too. She loves to give random kisses and hugs to us all and makes us feel loved. She really has been such a sweet addition to the family. She is branching out to other relatives now as well and it has been fun to see her open up. She loves Aunt Jenny, Aunt Laura and Aunt Whitney. (she sees them the most) She also loves Nana and Papa, and Brammy and Bapa. They have all been so patient with her and she is starting to really come around.

Myla loves the camera! She is always smiling and asking me to take a picture of her. She loves so show off those dimples and has the best cheesy grin!

I honestly don't know what we would do without this little munchkin. She brings such a great spirit to our home and she is such a happy person. I have loved watching the kids grow to love her more each day and form special bonds with each other.

Happy Birthday my sweet baby Jae. I love you!