The reason this next picture got cut off is because you were RUNNING to me to give me a huge hug!! What a great picture!!

And, afterward, we chill out and have some snacks and “PT:”

A couple stories to make you smile:

* Yesterday we were in the grocery store, and your Daddy was about 15 feet away. After you asked where he was, we both spotted him. You said, “Mama! Look at all those people! Daddy is going to have to say ‘Scuse me!!'” : )

* On the way home from gymnastics, we bought you a chicken finger appetizer because you’re always starving after class. When we told you what it was called, you could tell that you pondered its name. The whole way home you talked to me about your “chicken hands.”

Last Saturday night after church we headed out to the YMCA for a Halloween Party. It was quite an adventure…

It was a little hard to watch you at this party – my heart ached for a few reasons. First, you were kind of tired (we had a BUSY day), so I think you might have been feeling a little off. Second, I think you really wanted to be a princess. You looked SO beautiful and adorable in your little nurses outfit, but that is what I thought you should be – clearly not what you wished you were.

Finally, you walked away from Daddy and me to go over by the kids who were dancing. You stood on the sideline watching the two little girls dressed up like princesses. It was clear you wanted to be included, but they didn’t notice at first. One of the girl’s Mommys walked over and introduced you to the girls. It was such a crazy look to what I imagine the future will hold… a time where you will find your own way. I don’t doubt that you will be absolutely amazing at everything that is important to you… it’s just sometimes hard to be on the sidelines and unable to help. Does that babble make any sense?

Anyway – check out these amazing dancing moves!!

You are such a special little girl… I love you to pieces!