you sure are growing up.

you've jumped into potty training with both feet, now, and you LOVE the independence that you have. you insist on doing everything by yourself. it's interesting for us, having such a self-sufficient three year old. we sure don't mind, though!

you got a little vanity with a mirror and blow dryer and makeup for Christmas from your grandma and pappy. you love putting on the lipstick. it's hard to think about the day in the future when you're going to want the real versions of all that stuff. but you're growing up fast, so i think it must be right around the corner.

today, your friend abby came to play while her mom went to the dentist. it's cute to see you interact with people your own age. you're used to fighting for your rights, having an older brother, so sometimes you struggle with being a little bit bossy with people your own age. you and abby had a good time, though.

i love watching you grow up!

love, mom

here are two things you love:

your daddy, and your new play kitchen. both of them together makes for a good time.

this is the kind of picture that will always make you smile.

love, mom

Happy New Year!

It's time for a new year. I'm not sure where the last one went, but I guess that's what happens to time, the older you get. When I was little like you, I remember feeling like time went by so slowly.

We went to the 1st Night Fayetteville celebration at the mall. It used to be on the square, but I think they started having it inside, because it's too cold. It was pretty fun. you guys got your faces painted and made some little noisemakers and listened to some music. When you're a little older, we'll all watch the ball drop together. But for now, you're snug in your beds, and tomorrow will be the start of a whole new year.

I love you!

Love, Mom

Merry Christmas, Every One.

You were born into kind of a weird family. I think you fit in pretty well, though.

Stuff like this makes my heart almost explode.

I love seeing your little drawings around the house. You made this one today. I think it might be you and sam, but you're sleeping now, so i will ask you tomorrow. You are turning into quite the little artist.

love, mom

Happy Birthday to you.

I can't believe you're 3. and sam is 6. wow.

So far, you've had a good birthday. Snow White was a hit, as was the care bear. you rubbed his nose immediately, as usual. and here's more photographic evidence. (the latter old picture is a care bear peep from easter)... it always makes me smile that you're so consistently YOU about certain things.

For thanksgiving and sam's birthday, we went to grandma and papa's. today, on your birthday, we're going to some more fun at Fun City Pizza.

I love you! Happy Birthday!
love, mom

Happy Halloween!

You made the prettiest little Snow White i've ever seen. It took a long time to make your costume, but you loved it so much that i think it was definitely worth it. And you really really really really like candy.
Love, mom