Birthdays and Friends

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL BEAR!

I cannot believe that 2 years have come and gone since I was holding a precious newborn girl. I still remember the shock of being told that I had a little girl to care and love for. What an amazing blessing that has been. It has been a joy to watch you grow Rachel. You are fun, smiley, and bring laughter to our house. You love to try to speak the words that others use. Naked time is your best time. If you could hang out with your brother and sister all day you would be in heaven. They are both your best friends. You bring such joy to our family. You are beautiful. I love your desire to dance any time that music is on! I truly enjoy your fashion with swim goggles or a bicycle helmet. You are also always cuddling and knowing exactly what we each need. I love how you always carry your quilt and baby doll with you wherever you can. You also love to bring me your swimsuit to put on everyday! :) I am also blessed by your desire to still cuddle with me each morning even if it is for selfish reasons. You are truly a wonderful blessing and it is fun to have a little girl that is similar to me in so many ways. So many call us twins and what fun. You are such a physical girl in your movements, but yet so dainty and girly when it comes to wrestling. You love swinging on a swing all by yourself and never going high (unlike your sister). Thank you Rachel for the joy you have brought to our family!

And what a delight it was to have a dear friend come and celebrate Rachel's birthday with us. It is always so near and dear when friends are reunited and this one is no different. Karianne and I danced together during college, but then when we taught pointe together so many memories were made. I am so thankful for my wonderful friendship with her and am so thankful that when our paths cross in the Pittsburgh area it is like time stood still as we catch up on each others lives. I am so thankful for you friend and cannot wait to see what all the Lord has planned for you & Tim!!