This is the year that Willow 's character really blossomed !  She grew to love water, her daddy, cameras and friends, among other things.

TWO YEARS OLD

Grandma RUTH was trying to get a pretty portrait of Willow with the greenery behind her at the zoo.  But Willow had other ideas and became a monkey of many faces!  Here is the collage of the attempt!

A typical two year old moment.  But she really needed some paper!

Pizza helped to make the day fun and add fuel for all the energy expended.

This is the day that Willow made a name for herself with friends of Grandma RUTH.  She had been "helping" grandma all day setting up the florals and tables for a wedding.  It was after lunch time and everyone was getting worn out and hungry.  A friend said to Willow, "You have been so good all day!  Aren't you pooped?"  Willow put one hand on her hip and said indignantly, "No, just a little bit wet!"

But she always lives each day fully until she is maybe not pooped, but definitely worn out!

Willow is very maternal and LOVES baby dolls and helping other people.

She is also a born water baby just like her mom was at this age.

Chuck E Cheese offered a great opportunity for make-believe and play at cousin Zoe's 8th birthday celebration.