Happy Birthday, Natalie!

I love birthdays. There's nothing like having a day all about you. I think everyone deserves that once a year. So, I plan to make them kind of a big deal for my kids. Not lavish, just special.

This birthday was a fun one with Natalie. Her first birthday was exciting for me, but she didn't know it was exciting for her. This year she knew what it was to have a party, and presents, and balloons, and cake, and friends and she was ready! So fun.

I wanted to do something special on the day of her birthday too. We decided to head to Windy Knoll for ice cream cones. Well, we got there too late. After I got over my disappointment and regained some perspective (I'm once again going to blame my lack of composure on being pregnant; that excuse is going to run out before too long!) we headed to Arby's for some milkshakes and had a grand time.

Happy birthday, sweet girl. I love you!

Baby Prayers

"Thank you for park, ice cream, cars, people, Mammy's house...."

I love these little prayers. I imagine the delight God feels as his little child delights in the life He has given her. And I'm reminded that I must delight too. We are so blessed.

Fun in the Sun!

Natalie and I have been enjoying these hot, summer days. Well, that's not quite true. Actually there is very little about this heat that I've been enjoying. I usually do not mind heat quite so much, so I'm going to chalk it up to this pregnancy thing. However, we have been enjoying these summer days and some good quality time together. Here's the little diva who will never pose for the camera, so I'm stuck with the picture with her tongue hanging out - oh well, you take what you can get.