Alesha turns 2 years old!

Wow, I am so late in posting about Alesha's 2nd birthday.  On March 1st, our baby girl turned 2 years old.  I can't believe it!  On her actual birthday we had a play date with some special friends at the Children's Museum and then had a home cooked Indian family dinner to celebrate.  That Saturday we had a huge party with extended family and friends.  

Since Alesha wasn't home yet to celebrate her 1st birthday (we had a small celebration just the 4 of us), we decided that when she turned 2 we would have a BIG birthday bash.  It was so fun to have so many people (45) come and celebrate such a special day with us.  We had the most delicious samosas, light appetizers, and lots of cake.

Alesha, has been blessed with so many gifts since she has arrived home that we decided that we would have a money tree in lieu of gifts for her party.  I am thrilled that we have a donation of $205 to send to Alesha's orphanage.  What a wonderful feeling it is to be able to give back to the orphanage that took such great care of our precious little girl until we could bring her home to her forever family.  

As I look into Alesha's precious face, I cannot help but remember her birth mother and father.  I am so thankful that they chose life for their child.  As Alesha's birthday comes around each year I am sure they must think about her.  I hope they can have a peace in knowing that Alesha is loved beyond measure and is happy and healthy.  

Alesha, we feel so blessed to have you as our daughter.  You bring so many smiles, laughter and joy to our family.  You are growing up so fast and we are so glad that we get to watch every moment.  We love you SO much.  Happy Birthday, baby girl!

This is when everybody started singing. She got a bit nervous and was squeezing both my fingers.  She was excited, but I don't think she had ever heard so many people singing before :-)

Trying to blow out the candle.

Our little princess!

Alesha's great Aunt Nancy and Uncle Allen

Family and friends.

Playing store at the Children's Museum.

Playing store with my friend, Brooklyn

Enjoying my tasty creation in the cafe.

Reading some books on the water bed with Brooklyn

Curious George was the featured exhibit.  I love Brooklyn's crossed legs and sparkly red shoes in the pic.

The Water Works exhibit was a favorite. Look at how long her lashes are in the is pic

She needs a few more inches in height.

She found the perfect place to play.  She was swishing her arms back and forth as fast as she could.  The tongue sticking out cracks me up!

Butter Chicken for Alesha's birthday dinner.  Her ALL time favorite.  She had 3 plates full!

She is showing you that she is 2 years old.  We are getting closer to having the thumb tucked in :-)

Birthday cupcake

Showing us how big she is - SOOOO BIG!

Alesha with her brothers.  She was cracking up about something in this shot.

Her reaction to the taste of the cupcake.  The girl does not like anything sweet.  She now crinkles up her nose when she doesn't like something.

Me and my 2 year old daughter.