GCB.

Happy Second Birthday, Grier Caroline Brauner!

Two years ago today you made your grand entrance at 36 weeks and surprised us all! After a very long seven days in the NICU we took you home and life has never been the same. You make me laugh every day and I have no idea what I did before you. You are so loved by so many people, sweet girl, and you make everything seem brighter. Oh, and also, please just stay this little and perfect and kind forever. Okay?? XO.

GCB.

Birthday Outfit.

Grier's second birthday is next month, which is so crazy to me. It really doesn't seem like that long ago she was taking her first steps and saying her first words. It is incredible how much she has changed in the past year (more on that in a later post!). Last year for her birthday I found a really cute tutu and cupcake onesie on Zulily. I think after tax and shipping it was around 70 dollars. It was a very cute outfit that she wore twice. She wore it to her actual first birthday party and again to the Sears Tower Skydeck Ledge (I will never call it the Willis Tower!) for a little photo shoot.

This. Face.

That. Little. Hand.

This year, I have decided to make her a tutu and some sort of monogram applique shirt. The shirt is still under construction, however, the tutu is dunzo. And let me just say, it took like an hour and a half and cost under $5. So. Simple. I will never pay for another tutu. Ever. Stay tuned for the finished shirt!!

Cutting the tulle strips took the longest.

Tulle knots on ribbon.

Finished tutu.

Dang, Girl.

Today we were in Target picking out a 30^th Birthday card for the husband (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEARS!) and Grier yelled, “DAAAAAANG GIRRRL”. I actually laughed out loud and immediately followed that with accepting the Mother of The Year Award. Kidding. They don’t give out awards at Target. DUH. Okay, but really, it was so funny and only mildly embarrassing. No one was close enough to hear her, so I guess I will call that a win.  She is very into repeating everything, so I think it is safe to say that I must retire that phrase. Dang…girl.  (Last one, promise.)

KB & GCB.