A month late and a dollar short...story of my life.  Anywho...we celebrated Juliette's birthday last month.  The Big 4!  We skipped the big party this year for a trip to The Happiest Place on Earth.  And it did not disappoint.  It really was a magical few days...especially her actual birthday which we spent at Magic Kingdom.  She LOVED it.  She loved the rides (She rode her first roller coaster, The Barnstormer!).  She loved meeting all the princesses and characters.  She loved the people watching.  She loved the dancing (oh, and how cute is she when she dances!).  She loved everything.

On Sunday, we (Juliette, Josh, myself and Grams & Pappaw) spent the day at the Animal Kingdom.  Afterwards, we met Emily at Disney Springs for Juliette's birthday dinner at Rainforest Cafe.  Juliette was more excited about her Little Mermaid cake than anything else!

On Monday (her birthday), we headed to the Magic Kingdom...and got there right as they opened.  We were able to ride lots of rides and meet a ton of the characters!  We stayed all the way until the park closed!  It was the best day ever...for all of us!  Happy belated birthday my sweet baby!  Oh waut, you keep reminding me that you are not a baby...so happy belated birthday to my big/little girl!

Today Juliette turned three!  It has been such a joy to watch her grow these past three years!  You really do not know how much you can love something, until you have a child.  She really is the biggest blessing!

So we celebrated today with a party at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm!  Juliette loves to go to the Alligator Farm so we couldn't think of a better place!  It was a beautiful 60 degree day.  All of Juliette's bestest buds were there.  We decided on a breakfast this year with Dunkin Donuts Munchkins, coffee & juice, fruit kabobs and a yogurt bar with all the toppings.  All the kids got to pet a hedgehog, a ball python and a baby alligator.  After the party, everyone roamed the park.  We had so much fun and Juliette couldn't have had a better birthday...with all her favorite people!  Thank you to all that could come!  We are so lucky to have you in our lives!

Merry Christmas!  Today was a great day!  Juliette woke up to find all her goodies delivered by Santa.  She was so excited this year!  She got pretty much every Paw Patrol item out there along with a bunch of other fun things.  Her favorite gifts this year are her Paw Patrol semi-truck (thanks Aunt Karen & Aunt Maggie!), her new Thomas train set and her mail box.  It took a while to open everything since she was so in to the first things she opened.  It is so fun to have Christmas with a little person!  

After breakfast, Juliette played with all her new toys.  Since it was 80+ degrees outside today, Juliette & I went for a run/walk around the neighborhood.  So far a fun day has been had by all!  Juliette is still napping as I type this at 5:30 p.m.  So much fun for one day!  And we haven't even had dinner yet! Merry Christmas!

Juliette turned TWO 2/13/15.  We celebrated on Sunday with some friends at the house.  We had a great time with a bounce house, food & great friends!  Juliette was not interested in eating her cupcake this year...she threw it on the ground (maybe she isn't my kid after all.  I would never waste a cupcake).  She was too busy running around to stop and eat.  It was a "Chuck-tastic" time!

Juliette is the sweetest little girl.  She is 99.9% of the time happy as can be with the occasional temper tantrum thrown in.  She has back molars coming in that make her cling to Mommy, but she has rebounded well.  She LOVES school and her teachers.  She will be moving up to the two-year old room soon.  We have decided to keep her!

Special shoutout to Grams...thanks for all of your help with the party.  I couldn't have done it without you.  p.s.  Carrots are still disgusting.  Especially after they have been regurgitated out of the garbage disposal. 

This is what a one year old sugar addict looks like.

Last week was my 34th birthday...and that was my cake.  Juliette LOVES cake, cookies, chocolate, and anything else that is mostly made with sugar.  We started the day with some sugar at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill at De Leon Springs.  We are huge fans of this place.  You make your own pancakes at your table.  Ingenious!  After breakfast, we walked around the park, Juliette & Daddy went for a swim in the cool springs, and we rented a paddle boat.  It was a sweltering hot day!  We had a great time!  

Juliette's pink birthday party was today!  I had so much fun planning and creating her party.  We went with a pink theme.  Pretty much everything in...pink.  Juliette was hesitant at first to try her cake.  After five minutes of poking at her cake, she dug in!  Needless to say, she had icing everywhere!  

It was so nice to have so many wonderful friends around!  Thanks to all that were able to join us today!  

Happy 1st Birthday my darling Juliette!  This past year has been such a wonderful blessing!  You are the light of our lives!  We love you more than anything!  You really are growing into such a sweet little girl...stay sweet my Cheekie!

Happy New Years 2014!  Juliette was in bed before the ball dropped (so was I!) last night, but she had a great day hanging with her cousin, Olive.  I guess I can now say that my baby was born LAST year!  Only 6 weeks until Juliette turns ONE!!!!!

Santa stopped by and left some goodies for Juliette!  She wasn't into opening the gifts at all.  And we were WAY too fast for her.  If she could talk, I'm sure she would have told us to slow down so she could play with each gift for at least 10 minutes before the next one was opened.  Juliette got a water table, some new clothes, her first pair of Minnetonka's, her first Blabla doll and LOTS of new toys!

 After opening gifts, we had breakfast and enjoyed a peaceful day at home.  We missed our families, but it was nice to be home and not have to be on the road.  I'm sure next year we will head north.  The holidays have a whole new meaning when you have your own child!  It is soooo much fun!  It's almost like being a kid again ourselves!  And I know it'll just keep getting better!  Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from The Jones'!