Avalon is 2!!!

Crazy, I can't believe my baby turned two.  Avalon's birthday was March 3rd.  She had a great day.  We started out the day by taking cupcakes to play group.  Avalon likes play group a lot.  We go to the park with a bunch of kids from the ward and their moms.  It is fun for everyone.  I think I enjoy it as much or more than the kids.

Anyway, after that we took McDonald's food over to Halee's house and had a party with her and her kids. Then we all went to Stuffington Teddy Bear Factory. Stuffington is a working stuffed animal factory. We went on a tour of the stuffed animal factory. The older kids thought this was pretty cool.  Avalon loved all of the stuffed animals everywhere.

After the tour of the factory, the kids each got to make their own teddy bear.  They had a little stuffed animal making shop that is a lot like a build-a-bear, except there are no crowds, which was great.  The kids got to run around and we didn't have to worry about them getting kidnapped.

First, the kids picked a star to put in their bears and then they made a wish on the star.

Then the kids got to press a pedal and blow stuffing into their bears.  Avalon was a little scared of the noise.

Avalon liked to just wander around the stuffed animal shop.

After they filled their bears with stuffing, the kids took their bears to have them sewn up.

Then they got to comb their bears.

But, the kids' favorite part was the bath tub with air nozzles that they used to blow the lint off of their bears.

Afterwards, they picked outfits and names out for their bears.  Most of the bears ended up clashing a little and looking sort of strange, but the kids loved them.

The store also had this great, huge bear.  I want one to go in our family room.  It was like a giant lounge chair. 

That evening when Aaron got home, Avalon opened gifts.

Of course, Giraffe had to ride the horse.  Giraffe is taking on a life of its own.  It has its own chair in nursery, eats dinner next to Avalon in a high chair and has its own blanket and pillow.

Avalon got these really cute little cabbage patch dolls from Aaron's parents.  Avalon loved blowing out her candles and of course, the chocolate cake.  She loves anything chocolate.

In other news, it has rained a lot in Arizona lately.  The kids have really enjoyed playing in the mud in the back yard.  I don't have the heart to stop them.  I think that everyone needs to play in the mud sometimes.