taking off

Spring and summer have arrived and we've been busy gardening, traveling, and watching our new house go up. You have begun a new summer playgroup with some old and some new friends. You made a trip to Kansas to see your family and really enjoyed yourself. There's nothing like being around your aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. You were spoiled rotten and discovered that Wal-Mart has an entire aisle of girl toys.

We made it to a few farms to see cows, horses, a burro, and a pig. You made a new friend that was a real cowgirl, just like the books we read about Cowgirl Kate.

You were able to spend Pippa's birthday with her in Norfolk, Virginia and you two had a great time playing together for a few days. You even had a sleepover on the last night in Pippa's room.

We've made a few trips to the new house to see how construction is progressing and you've been really excited and concerned about getting all your things into your new room.

You've been practicing riding your bicycle almost every day and keep getting better. You seem determined to be on two wheels soon. You are growing up so fast, and you continue to amaze me with your creativity and newly discovered sense of humor and thoughtfulness. It makes me very happy to see you inherit so many great traits from your dad. You're such a special girl.