Monday, October 27, 2008

My 4 year old Hannah

Hannah,
Today you turned 4. A fancy, girly, smart, talkative 4 years old. Although in the midst of so much attention today, no one would know you're very talkative. It's fun to observe you in all kinds of settings...it helps me understand you a bit better. So many times I'm looking at whatever is happening from my perspective, and I need to stop and try to see it from yours.

You had a princess party. Katie and Addison came over, put on fancy clothes for the royal party, danced, made necklaces, and of course ate cake.



Then many, many more friends and family came over for dinner and cake. My favorite picture is when you were waiting to blow out your candle, listening to us sing to you....I think you were giggling and teary at the same time. I'm pretty sure I was too.

I love you, Hannah. I'm so grateful for my beautiful, kind girl.
Mom

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Tagged

My sister tagged me...and it sounded kind of fun. Here's the 6th picture in my 6th album:

This was when Schaeffer got lots of love and attention. And now all he hears is "Schaeffer, kitchen! Now!" I'm far from the best dog owner, but this picture makes me smile. I think I was pregnant with Hannah in this picture....and about 7 months along, like I am now. Lots has changed since then, poor dog.

Would anyone like to take him home and shower him with the attention any dog deserves? I'm not kidding. Please take him.

Okay. Now I'm tagging Vickie & Laurie.