Birthday Week

Evil Canival Look Out

You don't like to ride on your elephant the way it was meant to be ridden. No way, you like to stand on his back, raise one foot out and rock back and forth to see if you can get him to go. You'd think if you can do all of this that you could walk huh.

On Your Day

I thought I'd just write a little note for Denali on her birthday. Today started early with a doctor's visit and shots. No fun but Papa Bear held you and made it all better. Then we came home and you didn't feel too well. We snuggled on the couch nearly all day watching MTV and CNN (the only two channels we get in english). It was so nice to snuggle you. Normally you are too busy to snuggle but today you must have realized that it was a special day for me and you. One year ago you came out to the world to meet us all. I wasn't able to give you much love on that day but Papa Bear went with you and loved on you as much as he could. You were fiesty from the start with red hair, blue eyes and lashed that would make anyone jealous. In one year you have moved to a foreign country, traveled to five countries and made time to grow and learn on the way. You have such a contagious smile and your eyes light up any room. People are drawn to you and you respond in kind to them. You are always into everything, exploring is in your blood. You don't like to use things the easy way, you like to challenge each toy and make it a tool for another purpose. You are a tiny little ball of energy and spunk. You love music and have taken to clapping when you hear a beat that you like. You dance and sing too. You like to climb and crawl and wave to people. Today we had pizza and red velvet cake. The pictures are priceless. You are priceless. What an amazing person and my true love. Cheers and Happy Birthday. Love Mamma

Easter Bonnet

I can't remember the song but I know it was a cute one. Not as cute as you in your little pink hat. You are so full of sass. You love to be called a "big girl" no matter what it is that you are doing, brushing your hair or your teeth or standing alone. This Easter we are going to Ireland so you won't be searching for eggs so much as leprechauns. Who knows maybe you'll decide to take off running when you hit that green grass of you ancestors.