i can't believe that on Saturday you will be 4..... amazing how fast this has gone. You have just shot up another inch and are now no longer a toddler faced baby. You are fast approaching big girl status and I am not sure I will ever be ready for that.

This thanksgiving is our first apart, I took you to Gran's for thanksgiving and will be getting you later Thursday. Then is it PARTY time for you sweet girl. We have lots of friends coming over Saturday to celebrate. Just like the day you were born, there will be a crowd to cheer you on and watch you enjoy your day. I am so grateful for you, my sweet and incomprehensible gift from God.

You have supported me with your kind heart and happy smiles. You have been my friend and source of faith walking around on earth
I am so blessed to be your mommy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK.

** comedic notes...
**you invite and un-invite pinky to your birthday party often, depending on what cereal she gets you or the mood she is in.
** you almost always are nakey in the house, its like you just see no need for clothes
** you think that any song that has a high pitched voice, is alvin the "chikmonk"
** you are certain that Pop Pop and Grampy suze live in a drives distance and often get mad at me when i say we can't go there today
**Waukee is short for Milwaukee and yo think when i go there for work i should only come home with princess gifts
** phoenix is not your favorite!

LOVE YOU BABY GIRL

Monday 10:03 PM November 27th 2006... best day ever!

Its time to catch up with Vara and Mommy... and PINKY. The summer went by quickly and now here we are in OCTOBER. So what have we been up to? We visted Pop Pop and Grampy Suze in California. We went to the beach, we went to the fair and met Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother. We had time to pick lemons and to enjoy the sun.

Pink went to CA to, and met us back in Texas for the final leg home. It was a great time and a memorable flight as Vara was dressed in full princess attire.

We have redone my room, with the help of the Church Ladies. Vara went apple picking with her daddy and cousins. And in general its been on the run for us. Mommy turned 36 and Vara is actively counting down the days to her birthday.

Tomorrow pictures and tonight a hair cut just before! WHEW.

Dance Classes at school, ballet and tap. We even got tap shoes.... that was an experience.
In all, the love of my life continues to remind me that this is all the way its supposed to be and that life in general, even when it feels bad is perfect as it is.
I love you Vara James.

I have been traveling a little to Phoenix for work and now you want to know what is there and what goes on there. You often want to see if you can go, and you want to know why I go. But when you are here behind, you know it is your jobs to take care of Pinky. The two of you have a betters system and you seem happy.

I love you, what a great summer for the most part.

Mommy

Gran's house. Just took a day to enjoy the pool, see your Cousins and love the sunny day. Sadly to report, the next day you had a 24 hour bug and threw up for hours.... even your feet were green! OH, BTW... you got Mommy good. Hair, clothes, carpet, bed..... did someone put you up to that?

Zoo, and the beach, we have had a great time this spring! SORF BOARD was the word of the trip.

Long Time no talk... so what has been going on? School, gardening, the beach. This baby girl has been busy. Ms. Mai is your teacher, your gardening up a storm with Pinky and every time you go to Renfrow Hardware you scream for chickens and turkeys! You are in love with the idea of animals. Today on the way to school you asked me for a bunny. I told you that you have to take care of animals in order to have them, and part of that is picking up Poop.. you said NO WAY MOMMY... but where do bunnies poop? :-)

You pretend to call pop pop on the phone and ask him to arrange the Disney trip, to eat breakfast with the princesses, and to see a dolphin.
Every toy that comes on TV you ask me to get for your birthday.

You have a favorite toy, wiggles, and you two are best friends. You even fanned her in the post office with pinky, because pinky was fanning you. You are so sweet.

HOWEVER, three is really challenging for us. Moments notices and you are on the floor devastated about going to bed in your own bed, or having to do something you think is not your job. But in all, you are the ultimate mother's day gift and for that I will always be grateful. You make me better, kinder, more eager to excel, and you fill me with joy and appreciation.

I love you.

SO many things have been going on lately that i have not written to you like i should have.

A few housekeeping things.... You have been spending your days at the Mannings, but have just as of today started "school". You spent the weekend being nervous, but today were ready for me to get out of there and make new friends.

Your vocabulary has gotten interesting. Dnember... = do you remember.... and I think its a good word.

Betend...= pretend when you have really almost lied, but realized you should not have told a story.

You are certain that the tinker fairies have been in Charlotte since there are buds on the trees.

You danced in the rain on Friday night while a guy outside a wine bar played guitar... you stole his show and he gave you a cd.

Thunder doesn't seem to scare you, unless its right on top of the house... Vidia was more afraid than you were.

You are growing up, and wearing at 9.5 shoe... it amazing how fast things happen.

You spent the weekend with Mommy and Pinky. We met Gran at the outlets and she got you new shoes and clothes. What a joy you are to all of us. I love you.

Vara is three and CRAZY

I love vara!!! She is 37 lbs and healthy ! We are so blessed. She has now her " reverse" grill. Four teeth in the back with silver crowns. We are working on getting her better at teeth brushing and out of night pants for good.

You are my lifes biggest gift! You love birthday parties and hanging out with your bell dress on. Love mommies bed and all that I do you imitate.... I'm so lucky to have you.