Turning two.

I have been feeling so lethargic lately that all I did after the little one goes to bed is to lie down on the couch or join her in bed. Cannot bring myself to sit and blog, until now. Guess I should do a post on her 2nd birthday first. We celebrated the little one's second birthday sometime last week. I didn't hold a party because I don't think I'll be able to cook for a bunch of ppl and kids and then clean up after that (like what we did last year)..and after attending some of which were held at playcentres and such it was just hard to assemble the kids for cake-cutting and food when they see the array of toys. I personally would prefer a house-held party for these short attention spaned toddlers but like I said, feeling sluggish these days.
So since she's always loved animals and enjoyed zoo and aquarium outings, we brought her to Healesville Sanctuary last weekend as a pre-birthday treat. It was about an hour and a half's drive away, she was good in the car, with plenty of snacks and I usually allow her bohboh(bolster) along on long car trips. Needless to say she was very engrossed with the emus, koalas and most of all the kangaroos. These kangaroos at the sanctuary hop so much more compared to the ones in Melbourne Zoo. Guess they feel more free not being caged up. And we actually saw a koala actively munching on gum leaves this time, instead of just some branches with a koala sign(without the koala) at the Melb Zoo.

The very busy koala.

Mother and daughter enjoying a stroll.

The kangaroos.

She so wanted to go across and touch them, but was deterred when I pointed out all the poo (it was everywhere) on the ground. I was actually a little afraid of her going near them, some of which were quite tall though I know they are known to be a tame lot. Maybe when she's older..=)

Another one of em.

Staring out at a creek.

Taking a much needed break.

On her birthday itself we went out to the park in the morning and had a small party just the 3 of us later in the evening. I made some fried chicken and noodles and dyed-red eggs for tradition's sake. She had a Barney cake and lots of lovely pressies from grandparents and yee yee and of course mama and papa. She loved her cake and can't wait to blow out the candles. As the playgroup moms have scheduled a gathering at Jell's park the next day I got her another cake to celebrate with her little friends. The kids gobbled down their piece of the very sweet chocolatey mud cake.

My 2 y/o all ready for the park.

On the slide.

Having an Easter egg treat.

'I'm 2 and big and strong!'

All lighted up.

Looking pleased with her cake.

Helping out with the candles.

At Jell's Park.

Her friends.

Another cake, she didn't get to blow out the candles as it was too windy. Nevertheless they enjoyed the cake very much I think=)