Rachel's First Birthday

Ok, so it's 3 weeks later & I'm finally getting photos from Rachel's 1st birthday party posted. It was a windy day to be in the Kids Cove at the Lakes Clubhouse, but Rachel enjoyed her cake, presents, and the swings & slide. We are so thankful for all our generous friends & family...she got so much cute clothes, some cool toys, a scooter, and her first tennis racquet.

Rachel has changed so much; she has turned into a little person, no more baby. She understands & responds to so much of what we say. She has her funny habits such as a frozen waffle every morning (laughs when it pops up in the toaster), launching her sippy cups off her high chair tray, rubbing the top of her head when she nurses or goes to sleep, growling at her stuffed lion who waits in her carseat everyday, sitting in the dog water. She adores her sisters and wants to be outside with them all the time. She's getting hard to contain in a stroller and shopping cart.

Only 1 more week of school; can't believe it. Madi & Julia will head off on a 2 week trip with Grandpa Bob & Grandma Sue, then start swim team again. Both had a great year in school at Ward Traditional Academy. Madi continues with basketball, and Julia just finished her first season of lacrosse.