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.