One of Gaummies favorite things to do it sit back and relax in the backyard with a good book. I think she is trying to teach Addie at a young age to do the same thing. The only problem is we need to teach Addie how to relax first!

Gaummie bought Addie a birthday present that will get us off to a good start!! Thanks Gaummie! What fun!

Grandma Steph always seems to know just what Addie needs to be happy. This year for her birthday, among other things she got a make-up kit. Addie loves to play in my make-up. My EXPENSIVE make-up. I try to buy her some cheap on sale eyeshadow at Walgreens or something from the bargain bin at Walmart, but the girl knows the difference. MAC is where it’s at. She is definitely my daughter.

The make-up kit was one of the best ideas ever. Now she only wants to play with my makeup when I am actually DOING it. The rest of the time she is fine with the play kits. THANK YOU GRANDMA STEPH!

(Yes, the cool way to wear lipstick is on your ear)

Adeline,
How can I even begin to express how much you have changed my life. I wish there were words to articulate the love I have for you. I am so blessed to be able to call you my daughter.

I wish you understood the true meaning of the words Thank You. Because of all the words in the world I can say to you, Thank you is just the beginning… Thank you for teaching me everything you know, and thank you letting me love you.

I never knew the love a mother experienced until you allowed me to love you. I never truly knew that love has no boundaries. Everything you do and say brings joy to my life and my world would be incomplete without you.

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We all have a favorite book. What’s yours? Stop for a minute and think about why it is your favorite book. Does it take you off to far away places? Sweep you off your feet with romantic secrets? Or does it warm your heart and soul?

Now image you are a parent separated from your children for whatever reason, deployment, divorce, work etc. And all you want to do it curl up with a good book and your little ones before bed. Hard to think about right? No parent wants to be away from their child (at least not by force! Ha!) Kids have a hard time with parents being away too, even if it is just for date night. But what if your little one could get a “hug” from you anytime they wanted? What if you could get a “hug” from your child while you are thousands of miles away on business? Sound Intriguing?

The best substitute for a real hug? A Paper Hug. A book written by my mother-in-law and illustrated by her daughter, they are truly an amazing team. My MIL had 2 boys deployed to Iraq at the same time (one of which is my dear husband). So she knows first hand what it is like to miss a loved one. This book really does warm the soul and makes my eyes well up EVERY TIME I READ IT! It never gets old.

Please take a minute to explore the website, read some of the comments and think about someone you know who might benefit from this book. Or just buy it for yourself to add to your collection. It’s only $6.95 through this website: http://www.design-ability.com/store_paperhug.html. I have spent more than that on a cup of coffee!!

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You know you wanna do it…

Thanks!