Little Girls' Day

In 2008, after observing Mothers Day and Fathers Day in our family, my 3 year old daughter asked me how long it would be until Little Girls Day arrived. I replied that there is no Little Girls Day, only Mothers and Fathers Days.

"How Come?" she replied. There are some questions to which I simply have no good answer. This was such a question. There is apparently a Childrens Day, but no Little Girls Day.

And so it was that we selected an upcoming date and proclaimed July 26, 2008 the first annual Little Girls Day. We walked to the store and Allison chose a bouquet of flowers she loved (see photo). She was Princess for a day and we celebrated with a special meal that evening.

The second annual Little Girls Day is just hours away and we are very excited. Daddy will bring home flowers to his little girl, we plan to go swimming and go somewhere special for dinner with friends and family. Allison already received a card in the mail today from Aunt Shari in Georgia!! We will also send messages to all the other little girls we love.

Here's wishing ALL little girls a wonderful day filled with love and contentment!!

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say,'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

Photos From Today's Nature Walk

Bridge to trails

Wild Strawberries

A path less traveled

An insect friend

Fountain

Learning To Fish

Making Pretty Kites

Climbing Around

T-ball pose

Fine Friends

My Ballerina Princess