Lena in Pictures: 18-24 months

Here's the last installment of Lena's first two years in pictures. I hope you've enjoyed our little pictorial adventure of first-time parents with a witty, lovely little girl. Every day keeps getting better.

At Kathleen's birthday party in March, Lena enjoyed some cake and danced during the karaoke. My rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" is spectacular, but Lena's dancing came in a close second for party entertainment.

Here's Lena hanging out with her two buddies, Jordan on the left and Lucy on the right. When they're not fighting over toys, they're the best of friends.

Around Easter time, here's Lena with her bunny ears.

In May, Kathleen's parents came to visit, and here's Lena taking a walk with Babbo.

Lena is an aspiring musician. We love her piano playing so much, we frequently unplug the keyboard. "Oh, I'm sorry Lena, it doesn't seem to be working."

During the Mangum Family Reunion, Lena loved playing with her cousins. Here she is with Max and Jake, enjoying the Native American house.

Kathleen and Lena went out to Utah in July for the temple sealing for her brother Darren to his wife Larynn and his daughter Reese. Here's Lena with Uncle Dan stealing food off his plate. This is typical for Lena, who will even ask for food from strangers. And it's not like we don't feed her. She is a bottomless pit.

Lena loves being in the kitchen when Kathleen cooks. Here's her first time doing a little cooking 'by herself.'

And finally, another shot from her second b-day.

We love our little miracle, and can't imagine life without her. Happy Birthday again Lena! Watching you grow up is the joy of our life.