What a week we are having! we have moved out of the crib and into the big girl bed! Mom, she even took it down herself! Hair cut, paci only at night for over a month now... and wow, just think a new HAIR DO to go with it all. Tomorrow we fly to Michigan to see that place, learn where mommy grew up for a time, and meet some old and new friends!

Vara, Mommy loves you so much and has really gotten to see this week just how fast all this is going to go. Some day when you ask me why I sat and did this, or what is so cool about that lock of hair in the jewelry box... you should know, today you made me smile, laugh, cry and rejoice. you made today worth fighting for, and you put a smile on a face that had forgotten just how great the simple things can be.

The best thing, your following is HUGE.. ok, maybe not that big, but you have a facebook following that cares about your life. A group of people that waited for you to get her, have waited to meet you, and have kept up with your BUSY LIFE on line.

This week, you made me a mother's day gift of a vase with glass beads with ms. cynsee... she is your best friend! We made her something cool too. a shadow box with your handprint and some other neat things.

Mommy is still working on a good job, and you pray with me each night to make it happen! i can't wait for all this stuff to streamline itself, but in the meantime you are my magic!

I love you. Happy first haircut! and thanks for being the "best girl in the whole wide world"

mommy