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Dear Kate,
You are three.years.old. I know it sounds cliche to talk about how lightening fast the last three years have flown by but it is true. When I told you that I didn't want you to have a birthday because I wanted you to always stay my baby you said, "but mommy I NEED to be three". You are funny little girl. Your vocabulary is amazing and sometimes I feel like I am having a conversation with a teenager. You are dramatic and girly in every sense of the word. This birthday meant lots of dress up clothes and princess things and you couldn't have been happier. If I could stop time I think I just might. Not that I don't want to see what the future has in store for you but because in this moment you tell me often that "we are the best of friends" and all the time say, "Mommy, I love you soo much". You love your brother more than anything in this world and have been so sweet to him. Sometimes, I can't even remember that he hasn't always been here. You never missed a beat when we brought him home and you have been a big help! I love the way he looks at you. You make him smile like no one else can. He is your 'Brudda Boy'! You are sassy for sure and certainly know how to negotiate. I told you this morning you might could be a lawyer and you said "that's a good idea". You test me more than anyone but when you snuggle up next to me on the sofa there is no where else on earth I would rather be. So, Happy Birthday my three year old child. I am so proud to be your mommy. You are certainly one of my two finest accomplishments!

Bubble Birthday pictures to come...

"Teeny Tiny Baby"

Yesterday while Kate was banging on my rapidly growing belly I told her that we have to be gentle with the baby. We don't want to hurt it (or me for that matter). In her best baby talk voice (she seriously talks like she is 35 and all things smaller than her are itty bitty)she got down right next to my stomach and said, "I'm sorry baby, I didn't mean to. You are just a teeny tiny baby". And then she kissed it.

Let's just hope she feels the same way once it's here...

In case you haven't heard...

Coming October 2010!!

The Pictures

Here are those pictures I promised several nights ago. I've only got a few minutes while Elmo baby sits. These are just random shots from the last few weeks. I have loved every moment of life with Kate but must admit 18-19 months has been my favorite so far. She's repeating almost everything we say and really starting to talk on her own. She's pretty funny too and knows how to make us laugh. She's adjusted to the new house better than expected and seems to be doing fine in her new school. Kids are so much braver than we are!Enjoy the pics and hopefully I'll be back soon.

It's been a while...

Sorry. No excuses really other than life. Well, actually I do have some excuses. Crazy busy at work, new house, new daycare, football season, travel, etc. I guess that explains my absence from blog world. I heard the blog was "inactive" which sent me into panic mode. I just wanted to update and say pictures to come. I am posting pictures of Kate tonight (in a minute so I don't burn the dinner that is on the stove) and will post the renovation pics on Monday. They are pretty amazing. We just have to get all the "junk" out of the way so everyone can see our progress. Be back soon.

Pickles and Ice Cream

No, I'm not pregnant!! Kate had two firsts over the weekend while we were visiting Bebe and Poppy. I gave her one of those miniature dill pickles just to see what she would do with it and she loved it. I didn't get a picture of that. Her Bebe gave her the ice cream cone and as you can see, she loved it too! When was the last time you experienced that much glee over something as simple as an ice cream cone? I know I had as much fun watching her as she had eating it. I did have to strip her down to get out of GG's house without destroying anything. It was a mess but well worth it!! Hope everyone has a great Thursday.

You mean I get to eat this??

It's kind of cold but I think I like it!


Now I'm getting the hang of it.


Yeah- this is good stuff!!! More please!

It's Official...

We're moving!! It's actually been official for about a month now but of course I'm just now getting to it. It's been a whirlwind but we really do feel like we've found our dream house. Peyton is convinced that this is our "Forever House" but being the gypsy that I am, forever seems like a long time. My friends are calling it my "Big Girl House" so I like that. The house was built in 1964ish and needs some love that we are more than willing to give it. Love is expensive!! We are completely gutting the kitchen and opening it up into the den. We've created a laundry room and a foyer and cut a pass through from the dining room into the den. I'm posting some before pictures that might make you think we've lost our minds but we have an excellent draftsman and contractor and they both assure us we have done the right thing!! I'll post more pictures as we move along. We have everything framed and are waiting on a permit to get the electrical work done. Then comes sheetrock and that will really make it all come together. Of course there will be new appliances, floors, ceilings, cabinets, etc., etc., etc., so we have our work cut out for us. It's been fun though.

In Kate news. The baby is a toddler. She is 16 months and busy, busy, busy. She is all over the place and quite full of herself but she's hilarious. My Dad asked me to tell him something funny she did recently so I told him about me finding her on the bathroom floor with a mouth full of Tums. I'm sure she thought they were delicious. I have no idea how she got the top off. She's talking up a storm and dances her little heart out. She certainly has opinions about things though and it is usually her way or the highway. Girls are sassy aren't they? I have absolutely no idea where she gets it... Ha!! She's saying too many words to list but one of my favorites is "bee". A bee is any type of insect or small dark colored object including a freckle on my arm. She is still very much obsessed with dogs but has now developed a little interest in cats as well. She is keeping us very entertained and on our toes. Life is good!

Hope everyone in blog world is doing well. Most of you have probably given up on me. Life is busy, isn't it!! I'll do my best to update about the house.







Oh, and one more...



Check out those thighs!!!