Tatum Turns 2

We started Tatum's celebration early by going to Mama Nell's for a special birthday dinner.  Growing up all of the grandchildren got a special meal of their choice from Mama Nell on their birthday and so Tatum got the same treatment.  She made and decorated this cake for T

T had a balloon and special plate..

Since Tatum is sooooo obsessed with Elmo, I caved and threw her an Elmo birthday party.  We went all out.  Here are the cupcakes with Elmo's face.  Completely edible.

The table with some of the food.

We had banana strawberry skewers

popcorn...chocolate covered pretzels....trix crispie treats

Marshmellow chocolates with Dorothy

The mantle

Goody bags with treats for our guests.

T looooooved the bounce house.  One of my friends at work lent it to us and it was a hit!

The day after her party she did not take off her high heel play shoes or let go of her elmo back pack.

Silly Girl!

Tatum likes to put on as many of my clothes as possible!

There are about 3 pairs of panties and 3 sports bras.

This is one of my tank tops that she likes to wear.

Mocking how I stand like a flamingo...

Once again....accessories!!!

Strike a pose!!!

2 Year Old Preschool!

Tatum got promoted at Daycare to the young 2 year old class.  She has a desk with an assigned seat and everything.  They have to wear pull ups and drink out of cups!!

Here she is coloring.

This is her name on her desk! Too cute!!

Here she is sitting with her friends...Mena, Johanna, and Tanner.

Her teachers are Ms. Bridgett and Ms. Sandra.  She loves it so far.

The Beach!!

We started our trip early and staying with Uncle Jack on the way.  Tatum did a lot of this and watched Elmo the whole time.  Notice the pacifier.  She got to keep it until the trip was done.

Tatum met Mike the Tiger for the first time.  This was a special time for Philip and her!

Finally the white sand and clear water!!

Philip got in the water.  T loved the water but HATED the sand.  I repeat HATED.

Sunset photo op!

Our first family beach pic!

kiss kiss

We stayed with Mom and Dad.  Mom unfortunately broke her leg and couldn't do much more than prop her leg up, read, and watch the Olympics.  Which the USA swept!  Michael Phelps made history. The USA women's gymnastics won gold.  We loved watching Gabby!  

Mom and Dad celebrated their wedding anniversary and went to a Brazilian steakhouse for dinner.

Philip and I at the Oyster House

Tatum entertained us.  This is her thug pose....

Posing with Mom!

T with some Sweet T!

Goofing around in the condo

She put on my sunglasses and said CHEESE!

The Zoo and Silly Faces

I took Tatum to the zoo while we were in Monroe a while back.  Thankfully it wasn't too hot and she enjoyed getting to see the animals.  The zoo was not exactly as I had remembered it as a child but some parts were familiar.

T and I had fun making funny faces....

Then she got sad...

Then she was happy again....

She's already figured out what to do with a megaphone!

Family and Little Friends

Papa and MeeMee with their grandchildren

Can't get enough accessories

Tatum loves spending the night at her Papa and MeeMee's.  She's posing in her Fancy Nancy night gown.

Tatum and Aikman at their version of the kid table!  Yes I don't let Tatum wear clothes when she eats.  Some day this will have to stop...I do realize that.

Papa was in the hospital and in true grandmother fashion, Phyllis asks if she can keep the syringes when they are through with them so that the kids can play doctor

Benet and Tatum at Stacy's wedding

Lizzie and T rocking their 4th of July shirts...Thanks JuJu

Tatum apparently wanted to make sure she could fit in her stove if she needed a hiding place...