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The Boots

These boots were bought for Sophie. She was going through her "Jesse the yodeling cowgirl" phase and she must have worn these things every day for I don't know how long and also two Halloweens. I love that I kept so much of her stuff. I don't know why I did. There is a ten year difference between Sophie and GG. We moved so many times and I still kept everything. Lugged it all along with me. I could have easily given up, sold it all, given it away. But I didn't.

There was always hope. Hope of a future with more children. For lots of things.

And I'm so glad that I didn't give up.

wow... life...

That's it. Life has been crazy lately. In some aspects, literally crazy. I have felt a bit down and when I feel down I really have nothing much to say. Other than getting my girls a birthday post up, I haven't had much else to do with this space. It's been a tough month. We are still in limbo as far as moving. My sweet husband travels back and forth every week for his job. We've only shown our house 4 times. We are just about completely out of money. I don't even like answering the phone anymore. Bill collectors are not nice people. So, that's enough about that.

On a brighter note... Sophie did wonderful in her first volleyball season. Her team won third place in our county tournament. Awesome. She kept all A's as well while practicing every single stinkin' day until 5:30 pm. She is such a sweet, well rounded girl. I love her.

GG is just being as busy and funny and high maintenance as a three year old can be. Thanks to Grandma and Grampy Whiting, she is attending Mother's Day Out three times a week. She LOVES it. And I admit, I love it too. She loves being with her friends. She's a very social little girl. And still a princess. Although right now, she loves Olivia. The tv show and the books. So last night she told me that she was Olivia and I could be the momma pig. Ok, thanks! Because most days I feel like that anyway :).

Shep is just a snuggly, busy, temper tantrum throwing, car obsessed, ball throwing, talking little one year old. He can tell you what a snake, cow, tiger, dog, cat, sheep and frog all sound like. He loves to tell you how a train goes. He says " I get it" and "What's that?" and "Where'd it go?" in his sweet little voice. He loves to dance and he sings the Barney " I love you " song complete with sweet little kisses. Still very much a Daddy's boy and I love that. There is nothing like seeing my two favorite guys spending time together.

So those three people are what keep me going. They do. I look at them and know it's all going to be ok. We'll get through this season.

And today is Thursday. That means my man will be home tonight. I'm telling you one thing, absence makes the heart grow fonder. For sure. I can't wait.

Look at me, me ,me! I'm three ,three ,three!

Today, our little Geneva Grey turns three years old. Three years ago at 3:21 pm she made her appearance into this world. And she made us a family of four. 

I think three will be good to her. She's glad to be getting bigger now. She wants to do ballet. She is a princess most days but she likes to be a mermaid too. She is a girly girl through and through. We let her open presents yesterday and she was so excited. She said " Oh my!" and "I can't believe this!" She is independent and spirited and sweet and has a flair for drama. She's everything a three year old should be. 

And she's ours. That's my favorite part.

To our sweet G-nut peanut,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 

We love you so much. We hope your third year is a MAGICAL one! 

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, Sophie and Shep

13

She's a teenager. Thirteen years ago today at 1:23 pm she came into this world. Changed my life forever. How does this time pass so quickly. It just seems like yesterday she was asking me "Wanna play forgefer?"

And I know no matter what, no matter how many years pass, she'll always be our 

Sophie Sunshine.

I love the independence she's getting. I love listening to her thoughts on things. Her name means "wisdom". And this fits her perfectly. She is an old soul and I love that about her. 

Sophie,

Happy Birthday today sweet girl. We love you with all of our hearts and are so proud of who you are becoming. Congratulations on being a TEENAGER! I know you're excited. Just don't give us to hard a time, okay? :)

With lots and lots of love,

Mommy and Daddy

and GG and Shep

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Well...

it's sure been a while since I've been around here. It has been a very tiring couple of weeks. I sit now at my computer getting over the worst part of flu that is going around our house. Sophie had it first and then on to me. I'm now looking at GG all cuddled up in my bed with it. It has not been fun. So someday soon I'm sure I'll feel like getting back here with some photos or something interesting to say. Right now, I just want to feel better.