Joshua has taught me....

> that I can play golf while using the restroom if asked so many times

> that bears, lions and dinosaurs pretty much make the same sound

> that peeing like a fountain in the bath tub is way cool

> that boys really do sleep with their baseball, football, basketball and toy gun

> that if I'm seen with a fly swatter, his golf club becomes a fly swatter and furniture/people become his flies

> that sleeping in is over-rated

> that Buzz is more fun than Woody

> that dogs are not easily forgotten...and will be prayed for despite being 6 ft under

>that ketchup should count as a fruit serving

> that the world stops for "diggers" (aka excavators)

> that male fascination with "boobies" begins at a very early age

> that watching Barney is worth it when he gives me "a great big hug and a kiss from me to you"

...and I'm sure this is just a start for many more lessons to come....

The Big "K"

Just over five years ago, my sweet Julia burst onto the scene of our lives. She was born screaming - and pretty much hasn't stop making her presence known since. She is all girl - sweet and sassy, strong-willed and sensitive, cautious and fearless, glitter and glitz. She loves nature walks and Barbie dolls, having her hair "done" and watching silly movies with her dad. She sucks her thumb when she's tired, nervous, bored and/or watching TV.

She lives to play with her best friend Lexie. She prefers "high" heels to flip flops and a dress is not a dress unless it "spins." She hasn't left the house without wearing pink in some form since I can remember.

Her hugs and kisses are the sweetest because she just doesn't hand them out to everyone and she is a perfect snuggler...She is one of those girls with beautiful curly ringlet hair who wishes it was straight. Her eyes are ocean blue and sparkle each time she gets her way. They storm when she doesn't. Her temper has yet to be tamed, but I am hopeful still.

Her love for her brother is as deep as her capacity to aggravate him. He adores her anyway.

She is everything and more to me...and is starting Kindergarten today...

Where these past 5 years went, I will never know...I just hope the next 5 are as wonderful and exciting....