Sweet Vara James

Such a dear girl, so full of love and life. You make me happy. You got your first sunburn on the lake. You went on a tube, you liked to go fast. You love your new swing, and you love your pinky. Swimming in floaties, you are so close to swimming alone!

I love you.


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Weekend with cousins

You spent the weekend with your cousins in South Carolina. You had fun singing and two sleep overs. I missed you terribly, but know how much you love the time. Your tauntie turned 26! Eden is 8 weeks. Caroline is finishing 3rd grade !! rj took you on a walk where you saw a raccoon and cows.

You are my greatest gift. I love you.


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With love

You are filled with so much love. You have the best day ever about once a week. You are what makes me smile. I love you SVJ


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Long time no write!!

Vara has grown so much. Mommy has been all over the globe for work and I think it's been a challenge for both of us. Boston, Dallas, New York, London..... But the good news is there are toys in every place.

Vara loves the water and just yesterday rode her bike with almost no help.

Ms. Jessica is your favorite teacher and is a help to all of us. "vara, your pinky is here!!!" is what your classmates yell when pink picks you up... And when mommy does they all look confused. But you run up to me and it fills my heart with pure love.

Went to see dad and pop and the first tantrum that will go down in the memory books as the mutha of all tantrums occurred in the Anderson SC toys r us over a bike! I carried you screaming from the back of the store under my arm while you pinched and kicked.... Good times.

We flew to California to pop pop and grampy suzes.... I took my greenbelt exam and you are glad I don't have homework anymore.

You love your joshie and spend the night at camp freedom. Or Viviana and the kesels take care of us both!
I love you and you make me want to be a better mom and friend everyday.

vara age 4

42 inches tall 43 lbs

perfect

BIG COUSIN VARA....

Today we had a party for tauntie, and vara was so excited because she gets to be the BIG COUSIN.... confused about how the baby will get here, and what that really means she made it through the shower just fine. I love you Vara, my whole lifes work is to make you the happiest child on earth! thank you for loving me so much.

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!