The inevitable future...

I have been somewhat reflective these past few days. I will catch a glimpse of Calla and realize how much time has passed since we brought our first little girl home. She is only four and a half, but that time has raced by me. Now I see Amelia deciding that she too wants to keep growing up. I know that these precious girls are such a gift from the Lord. They have amazing personalities that vary so much even from each other, that I am eager to see what paths God directs them into. I just tend to take these days of their fleeting childhood with a feeling of awe. They grow so fast. I want to give them so much love in these days I spend with them. For all too soon, they will be running to and fro with way too many things to have time to sit and snuggle while we read a book. I love my girls.

Amma...

My mom came to visit last week for several days. It was so wonderful! The girls had a great time. So did I! We were busy, but had lots of fun. Fourth of July we headed to Lake Michigan for the fireworks. Amma played in the sand with the girls for hours. Calla snuggled into Amma's lap and even braved the fireworks without holding her hands over her ears this year. Thursday we went to a children's museum ALL day.The kids had a great time. So did the adults. Cory and his dad ended up splashing around in the water room and Mom and I tested out the chemistry lab - goggles, aprons, beakers. So fun! We went shopping Saturday and watched more fireworks Saturday night. I love my mom and my girls love their Amma!

Horsies...

I have tried to pass my love for horses onto my children. Horses have always been my favorite animal. I get them horsie toys, coloring books, stuffed animals. Calla picked up on liking horses last summer. All she wanted to see at Farm Tech Days were the horses. She picked a horse-themed birthday when she turned four. That's my girl! Amelia already recognizes a horse. She says "horsie" and makes quite the noise to attempt to imitate one. We were at a July 4th celebration and saw the pony rides. This is one overpriced event I enjoy doing for the girls. It was Amelia's first ride on a real horsie. After the initial shock of the horse moving under her when she first saddled up, she enjoyed it. Big smiles! From Mommy, too!