Between the Lines

About a week or so, Chloe started to color in between the lines on her coloring pages. She's also started to put names to things that she draws... for example - a line is a "snake" and a stick figure is a "pumpkin" (sometimes a stick figure is her aunt Tasha or Tasha's boyfriend "Traigy", which is her way of saying Craigy).

It's so fun to watch her grow up and develop into such a big girl. I'm so proud of her! But I've also been thinking about drawing between the lines and how from now on, when Chloe colors a picture, she will consciously try color between the lines. She won't remember when she started to do this, and maybe I'll forget too, but I hope that throughout her life, that every once in a while, she'll go a little crazy and color COMPLETELY outside the lines.

Growing up is such a special time, it's full of smiles and laughter, tears and tantrums. Sadly, though, it's also a time when we start to color between lines. It's a time when we lose some of that innocence and carefree spirit that makes childhood so special. Now... I know Chloe has lots more childhood left and she's just a little tyke. I just hope that she always keeps a BIG piece of the carefree, energetic, and sassy spirit she has now, and that she remembers that sometimes life is funner when we COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES.

Signs of Summer & Other Important Blurbs

Yea! Summer fun. Chloe has had lots of fun swimming in her pool and having her friends over to splash in the sprinklers.

A princess gets to wear her crown any way she wants to...
even backwards!

Being a Mommy

As many of you know, Jeff and I have been trying to get PREGNANT again, and sometimes it's so easy to get caught up in this that I forget to focus on the little one right in front of me. Chloe has been such a blessing in our lives and I can't imagine life without her. She is so sweet and funny and sassy! I love her hugs and kisses and spunky attitude. Sometimes it drives me crazy that she has to pick her clothes and walks around with her shoes on the wrong feet, but I know that one day I will miss this. So... for now, I'm going to remember how much I love being a mommy and how grateful I am for the oportunity. I'm going to treasure sticky kisses, baby hugs and the sweet sound of my little girl saying "ya you, mommy" (translation, "love you, mommy"). Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there!

Fun in Utah!

Chloe and Mommy got back last night from Utah. We had a blast. Chloe loved spending time with her cousins and her Tasha. Here are some pics of the Chloe with her cousins and Tasha, and putting on Grandma's makeup. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!