Oink, Moo, Cock-a-doodle-doo! Rylynne is 2!

Oink, Moo, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! Our little Rylynne is 2! We celebrated on her Birthday, March 26 with a Barnyard theme party at my parent's house. My dad farms, so the setting was perfect! She was so excited! We had a blow-up slide, hayride, and pinata!

For lunch we had pizza and a table complete with her favorite foods...McDonalds Chicken Nuggets, Goldfish, Go-gurt, apples, carrots, and cookies! To top it off, there was a barn birthday cake made my Grandma!

Rylynne's favorite thing about the party was the slide. She didn't even want to open presents! She just wanted to slide! By the end of the party she was exhausted! She tried taking a nap on the slide, but she decided she wanted to go to her big girl bed in Grandma's house. She was out about 5 minutes after laying down.

The cutest barn cake made by Grandma!!!

Rylynne sliding with Nana (or currently known as Nanny)

Pawpaw trying to help convenience Rylynne to open presents! haha Who has ever heard of child not wanting to open presents?

Sydney slept for most of the party. She woke up in time for gifts! This is when Rylynne decided she was ready for a nap! (And I know you are wondering why there is a mattress on the slide. We borrowed the slide from our neighbor and it's meant to be a water slide. It was too cold for water so he suggested putting a mattress on the bottom because it goes straight to the ground otherwise. A little redneck, yes...but it worked perfectly!) Sydney got a present too! She was more into opening hers than Rylynne was, haha. "Aunt" JenJen & Rylynne

Uncle Brian being a good uncle and wearing the birthday hat!

Rylynne's "Aunt" Amy & "Aunt" Rachel having fun on the slide!

The Hay Ride! Papa took us all on a hayride. The kids got really excited when got to see the cows close up!

We were waiting on the weather to get a little better before giving Rylynne her gift from us. But, it's been cold and rainy all week so Shawna decided to set it up in the garage for now!

Welcome Warmer Weather!

It feels like Spring is just around the corner! We are finally able to get outside again! Rylynne loves going outside. She would stay outside all day if I let her. One of our favorite things to do is to go to the playground! She doesn't stay in the area designed for her though. She loves to go on the biggest, highest slide there is! haha She has no fear at this point!

Sydney has been to the playground a couple of times, but this was the first time she tried out the swings. She loved it! It looks like we will be spending more and more time outside!

Rylynne was way to busy to even give me one look for the camera!

Ready for Bed!

Sydney looked so cute in this gown and matching booties that I had to post it! Mrs. Baker (A sweet lady who is like a Grandmother to Shawna) made this for Rylynne when she was little. It fits Sydney now!

The Big Catch!

On Rylynne's 1st Birthday Shawna gave her a Disney Princess fishing pole! This weekend we FINALLY got it out and took her fishing at the pond at my Mom & Dad's house. I think it's safe to say that she is not ready for a fishing trip yet. Fishing kept her interest for about 5 minutes and she was ready to play in the leaves! haha Before she took off playing though she actually caught a fish! (A Gold Fish she said.) This was also Sydney's first time fishing at the pond!

Daddy teaching her about fishing...

Right before the fish bit her hook!

Rylynne's First Fish

Sydney hanging out.

My Girls

Life in the Scharlow House...

Eating Supper with Daddy!


Rylynne likes sharing her toys with Sydney (well for now anyway!)





Grandma, Sydney, Me, and Rylynne



Bath Time!








Rylynne always helps me unload the dishwasher. She puts all the silverware up for me and gets most of it in the right spot! On this night I turned around and she was setting the table for dinner!

Wearing Daddy's boots and talking on the phone...

Two Growing Little Girls!

Wow, our little Sydney is now 6 Months Old! It's really hard to believe. She weighs a little over 18lbs! She is now sitting up on her own completely, eating baby food, holding her bottle, trying to reach for everything to put in her mouth, and laughing at her big sister alot! She loves smiling, splashing in the tub, watching Rylynne, playing Peek-a-Boo, and exploring her new toys.

Rylynne is now 23 months old! She is getting so excited about her party, although I know she really doesn't understand it. She just knows there will be a "parrree", "cup cake", and "baaoons" (aka: Party, Cake, & Balloons) She can now tell you that she is about to be 2. She talks none stop, but we only understand about 1/3 of what she says. haha She has really started loving being outside. We are just waiting on this crazy weather to stay warm enough so she can spend more time outside!

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Rylynne 23 Months & Sydney 6 Months