Me like cookie!

David introduced Julianna to the world of "Thin Mints." It was a success! :)

Adam-isms

Three-year olds are a funny breed. At least, this one keeps me on my toes!

• At Julianna's birthday party, when it was time for her to blow out the candle, he thought Daddy was getting Julianna too close to the lit candle and SCREAMED for daddy not to get her so close. We appreciated that he was so concerned for her safety and well-being!


• Last week, I thought it might be a fun treat to go to our farm-supply store because they had just gotten in a bunch of chicks. So, we went up there so the kids could see them. Afterwards, I decided to see what they had for garden seeds and while I was looking, Adam suddenly realized that the chicks didn't have their mommy with them. Then he decided that their chirping was due to lonliness and that they needed him to come back so they wouldn't be sad. Before I knew it, he was sobbing the saddest tears out of concern for the chicks! The poor employee stocking the shelf next to us was so beside himself, I thought we were going to have a chick to take home with us! (Thankfully, we didn't!)


• This morning, he grabbed my hairbrush and began vigorously brushing his hair. He then informed me that he was trying to get his hair off so that he could be like Captain Picard from Star Trek (Adam's hero). Thankfully, he was no successful! But he did say that he wanted to be bald like him. Apparently he understood this...yikes!

Happy Birthday, Julianna!

Dear Julianna,

You were the splash that rocked our world!

You came into the world when you wanted to - 2.5 weeks before we were anticipating your entrance! You were born in room 912 on the anniversary of Patrick Henry's famous "...give me liberty or give me death..." speech. You amazed us with your very calm nature from the moment you were born - not even crying much each time you got a shot!

These hints of your true nature as an independent, determined, but pleasant young lady has shown throughout your development this first year. You are a joy and delight. It's obvious that you are anxious to make others feel happy and comfortable around you. You are determined and observant.

We are so glad you joined our family! We are so much more complete with you! We love you!

Happy birthday!

Love, Mommy