Another little girl.

Went today to visit a friend who just recently had a little girl. K is a beautiful little girl. Born 8 days ago. It has been a long time since I got to hold a newborn little girl in my arms and ooooh and ahhhh over her. I held a friends baby girl shortly after you left but it has been over two years since I did that too. So this was a bit special for me. Getting to spend my afternoon in baby girl heaven. It made me think of you and all the time I got to spend with you when you were so little. Baby big feet (because I do not want to use her real name and this is her nickname.) was so content with whatever was going on around her. She did not care. She slept in my lap in my arms where ever she felt she wanted to. I am very appreciative that her mommy was willing to share her with us today. It is not often that we get to spend time with little ones and every time we do I relish it because I know I will never have another little one in the house of my own. When you came along we did not think we would have a little one in the house either but we were wrong. you took our world by storm from the moment we knew about you. Little did we know at exactly how attached we would become and how much we would miss you when you were gone. The one thing that will never change is our love for you.

The day after thanksgiving this year we got a photo album from mommy Y and daddy D showing your progress over the past year. Wow how you have grown. You look like you rule the nest and love every minute of it. I know that your mom and dad's world revolves around you and your brother. They live for the two of you and I love that. I love that you are learning so many things at this age. Martial arts, Piano, Dance and the list goes on. I love how you are so smart and just chatter away. I also love how your mom and dad don't discourage it. It gives you the ability to let your mind grown and learn. There are so many things I am happy to see in the update that I received when I got your photo album as well. I could not be happier for you and your family. I feel a bit more complete now with those photo's in my possession. I might not have photo's every single day like I use to when you were here but it is nice to have photos when the days are dark and the mood is heavy. I can always look at them and know that you are happy healthy and most of all provided for. There is nothing more in life that I ask for than that. Your happiness means the world to me and it is more than evident in the photos that I have seen that you are on top of the world. Their sun rises and sets because of you and your boy.

As for the holidays this year I seem to be managing a little better than the years past. Every now and then I get overwhelmed about it all but I just remember it will soon pass and move on. I have spent quiet a bit of time working with the Salvation Army and doing their toy shop for kids who would otherwise not have a Christmas and I have to say it has been a very rewarding experience so far. I look forward to it when I go and I feel bad when I miss a day or two because of school or other commitments. I will be sad when it is over but happy at the same time because that means that we did our job and helped out the 4,500 children who otherwise would not have had a Christmas in the area. Enjoy the Mountains and the snow this year Jv. I can't wait to get pics of you skiing down the side of a mountain in Colorado. Until next time.