Bonnie

For those of you who didn't already know we lost a member of our family this summer. We miss her terribly and we comfort ourselves by knowing she lived a long, happy and full life. It is hard to express how much her friendship meant to me as she was my best friend for eleven years.

Get To Work Patches!!

Did you think he was just here to be a yard ornament??

Welcome Patches!

Jane finally got a pony of her own! Patches arrived last month and has been a fun edition to our family. He loves kids and is very easy going. Jane has ridden him twice and she has already learned to wave at him when we walk by his paddock.

Birthday Party

Jane celebrated her first birthday with a party. We were so excited to have all of the family and our neighbors join us for this big event. The weather was great and the food was even better. Thank you to everyone for making the effort to be here with us on that special day!

First Pony Ride!

I know what your thinking and no- we did not buy the pony, she just got to ride around for a while but she LOVED it! We are so proud and excited for her- it was really a fun evening.

Daily routine

My work schedule is getting busier (finally) so Jane is spending more and more time with the family down the street during the day. She really enjoys all of the kids. They go to soccer and baseball games, piano lessons and the park. She gets to see baby ducks, chickens, cows and a rooster at their house as well. The cats are still her favorite.

We are starting to plan for the big party on July 5. We are excited that some of our family will be able to come visit and spend this special day with us.

Clapping!

Jane learned how to clap yesterday. She started clapping while she was playing on the floor by herself and now she won't stop. She loves it. We are so proud because for those of you who know a thing or two about child development- hands together on midline is a really big deal!