This is what happens when you ask kids to smile for the camera.

This is her second birthday. Unfortunately, Kristen and I were busy so she had to celebrate alone.

Christmas was going great until the vicious mauling.

Sometimes Taylor likes to play Law and Order: SVU with her dolls.

This is Taylor's actual birthday party. That's right, it involves a rented venue, tons of kids, and a rock band. It's a joint party with her buddy, Jake. What? You thought we did all this for just her? That would be spoiling.

This was also at the birthday party. It is one of those timed games that teaches hand-eye coordination. Basically the kids have 30 seconds to fill in the holes before we release the bees.