today we are home sick in bed. you are and have been sick for most of 2012. Pneumonia and flu, cold and now 24 hour flu. You missed your first field trip and school bus ride. Your class was going to go to the fire eat and we even had special chop sticks for you that were like a clothes pin. I am so sorry. It breaks my heart to see you so sick, but you are pretty good even then. I bought you some tulips and in between being sick you even thanked mommy and pinky for taking care of you. I love you so much.

You have a new babysitter ms. amanda. she is fun, does make up and hair, and plays games. She really seemed to enjoy you too. I hope you know that each day you and I spend together is gift, and I am so happy to have you in my life.

I love you sweet vara james! mommy

You are a great girl. You continue to amaze me with the spirit you have, the joy you find in things and the time you send making others happy. You make drawings, and cook in your easy bake oven. You give hugs and you sign songs. You are a true joy.

This year you continued to be the best thing in my life. You made coming home from each business trip a true pleasure. Always wondering what I would bring, and me always enjoying finding something you would love. HAWAYO or otherwise known as OHIO you were fond of.

You are 47 lbs, an d 3 feet 9 inches tall.

You got letters and videos from Santa and were relieved to say the least at getting on the good list. We have that on video, you will have to watch it.

I love you.. you are my gift.

so....long time no talk. Sorry about that. It has certainly not been for lack of needing to write a lot of fun times down. We went to a balloon festival, you are on pre-k with mr. michael, you enjoy "gynastix" and turned 5! Not to mention Christmas and now NYE. I am going to add a few photos and will write more soon.

Greek" festible"

Prettiest girl!





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Loves pre-k

All the great things about school....
Snack time
Circle time
Station time
Rest time
Teaching time


Just time!
You picked out a pale blue ballet outfit since princess costumes are too small. You have grand Conversations with your toys. Daddy got a new motorcycle and can finally come visit.

You are completely loved. I love you!! Tinsel in your hair and all...


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Long time no talk! at 4.5 you have mastered the art of being the cutest kid in the world. You got to go to the beach and see Kristina and to travel on a wake board behidn a boat with Daddy.
What a great summer you are having.

new school, mr. michael is your teacher and you seem to like it. you walk in, in the AM to boys saying VARA VARA VARA... but refuse to tell me their names!

you love kesha and avril lavigne... and that girl that sings T shirt.

and we all love you!

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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