Schuyler is 2 years old

Schuyler turned two this weekend!! (And happy birthday Grampy!!! Schuyler and Grampy share the same birthday.) We threw a party to celebrate. I was too busy to take many pictures, but managed a few in any case...


Schuyler in a pile of presents. (I think she woke up with more hair on her birthday?!! We also think she hit a new level of verbal ability. Yesterday she told me that "Pepper is a dachshund" and she is really starting to string words together into short sentences. It is very cool.)

We managed to pack about 20 people into our little house and it didn't feel too crowded, this was the biggest crowd yet.
Schuyler and Nick, both in red. Schuyler is sporting a fur collar, dress courtesy of CP.
Schuyler right before bedtime, she insisted on looking at her activity book IN THE DARK when it was lights out time. The quilt was a gift from my father's former girlfriend Michele and I am touched she thought of us after so many years out of touch. (Thanks Wes for sending!)


Schuyler modeling her fur cape handmade for her by GJ (not pictured is the matching hat, complete with jingle bells). I don't think she could be any cuter.

Singing??? Making a funny face??? Just not sure on this one...

This weekend also marked baby Abbie's first birthday. Here she is grabbing for her first taste of frosting, she looks very intent on taking command of that cupcake!
Schuyler and Chip reunited and sporting identical hairstyles (don't they look alike?)

The Little People ride-on bus was a HUGE hit. Schuyler pushes Warren...

Then Abbie pushes Schuyler...
And lots of fun was also had with the foam alphabet puzzle.

The other big news of the weekend was the arrival of the new puppy at the Stewards.



The quality of this video isn't super (and it is a little long/unexciting -- I need to work on the editing skills) but it will give you a taste of the cuteness.


Aerial view of the little guy.

What a face!
Snuggling with Rich.

The name still hadn't been finalized as of last night, but I believe they are leaning towards 'Marley'. Schuyler has taken to calling him 'Jammers', however (long story). We still need to arrange a meeting with Pepper...

Finally, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMANTHA!!!! I can't believe you are going to be in college next year, the time goes by fast...