Preschool big girl

Hey precious girl! It has been a long time since my last update. Life has gotten really busy for all of us. Your family moved into your new home in July. It was amazing to see God work in that process. He has your family right where He wants you to live. You are in a great house, great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. You are going to church at the church your neighbor pastors. You seem to love it! You started preschool in the fall. You have love it. You are doing so good. It is amazing to watch you as you grow and change as you step out into the world. It is scary for us adults as we know how mean the world can be. Your innocence is so sweet and special. It is sad to see it go as you learn about the world. Your Grampy Webb went to heaven on Ella Grace's birthday. He got really sick really fast. You loved him so much and he adored you. I hope we can all keep his memory alive for you and Ella Grace. It is important for you to remember his life and love. I am officially retiring from DCI in a few days. I hope this will give me more time to have you girls at the farm. I will be really busy with the farm and you girls. We hope to take our farm busy to the next level. It is such a blessing to be your Ge. You are an incredible child and I love you with all my heart. Christmas is in a few days and I can't wait to see you at the farm. Having all of the family here at the farm makes me a happy Ge! As always. Ge loves you! 12-22-2015 Avery

What a grown up girl your are!

Hey sweet girl! It has been a long time since I updated this blog. You have grown up so much in the last six months. It has been challenging as you have worked through your feelings for Ella Grace. You have had a hard time sharing people and things with her. There were times when you seemed to not like her at all. Over the last month, you have started playing with her and helping with her. She loves it. She wants to do everything you do and say everything you say. This causes trouble sometimes. You often encourage her to do things that she is not supposed to hoping she gets in trouble. You are finding out that life does not work like that. It has been a long process but I think you two are going to be great friends. The funniest thing you have said to me lately is " I know one thing. THAT baby is nothing but trouble!" It was very hard not to laugh when you said that. It was so funny. You were very serious. You had your second dance recital this month. You did all the steps and looked absolutely beautiful. All seven grandparents were there to see you. We all love you so much! This is an exciting time! You and your family will be moving into your new house in three weeks!! That is going to be so good. You are quickly learning to love chickens, especially the silkies. You have named them. The names are Butterscotch, Black, Black Icing, Marshmellow, and Marshmellow Chocolate. You can tell them apart with no trouble. You love being at the farm. It is an adventure for you to explore here. The farm is so busy this time of year. Before long, you will be able to be a big help with all the farm chores. You helped feed the chickens yesterday and did a great job. You, sweet girl, are such a blessing!! As always, Ge loves you! 06-21-2015 Avery

Christmas 2014

Hi precious girl! Well, Christmas 2014 has come and gone. We had so much fun! It was fun watching you as you are beginning to understand more about what it means. You seem so grown up most of the time. You are tall and beautiful. You are really smart too. You are still struggling with jealousy over Ella Grace but seem to be getting better. You get in trouble alot for having a smart mouth. This is really odd since you watch very little tv and do not stay with anyone that you would be talking like that. I feel sure that this will just be a stage also. You have been taught well and know what is right and what is wrong. What a blessing you are to your whole family. I enjoy staying with you so much!! As always, Ge loves you!! 12-29-2014 Avery

Almost 4 years old

Hi sweet girl. Next week you will turn 4 years old!! How can that be possible? It seems like you were just born but yet I can't imagine a time without you. We have had 4 years of wonderful bonding. I love you more than you will ever know! You are such a smart little girl. It is going to be a struggle to keep you from being bored in school. You comprehend everything quickly and love to learn. Right now we are dealing with jealousy issues and misbehaving. This will all pass as time goes by. Your favorite toy right now is Charlotte the rocking horse. Me and Pop gave her to you for Christmas when you were two. You didn't like her then but boy has she been loved since. She is really showing her age. You can make her scoot across the floor like she was on wheels. You and her are in races almost daily. You have a love of my little pony and all things horses. I wish we could get you a pony or horse to keep here at the farm. Maybe... You are an incredible blessing! As always, Ge loves you!! 10-11-2014 Avery

Pretty dancer

Hey precious girl! Your first dance recital was yesterday. It was great. What a show the dance company put on. Of course you were the most beautiful dancer on the stage!! You did great but since you won't read this until you have had many recitals, I can tell you what you did without embarrassing you. You kept your back to the audience for almost the whole dance. You looked for all of us in the audience one time but turned back around. I think you were overwhelmed. You are only 3 and 1/2 so it was a lot to take in. Of course all your grandparents and mommy and daddy thought you were great!! It is going to be fun watching you blossom into a graceful dancer as the years go by! You make life so fun. Your energy and drama are never ending and I love it!! As always, Ge loves you sweet girl! 06-22-2014 Avery

You need to do this right now!

Hi sweet girl. It has been a while since the last post. That does not mean there is nothing fun to write. just that I have not had a chance. You are such a fun little girl. You are very dramatic and bossy. You have started saying "You need to do that right now!" or "I said I want that right now!" It gets you trouble every time but you still demand it. Sometimes it makes the adult with you laugh. There is something funny about a sassy 3 year old saying right now. We are all working on helping you learn about respect and the things that are ok and not ok to say to an adult. You are still such a blessing. I love you more and more as you get older. I love that we can now have a conversation. You are so smart that you understand most everything I say to you. I look forward to many happy days with you sweet girl! As always, Ge loves you 05-19-2014 Avery

Fun times at 3 years old

Hi baby girl. I think you are going to be a great big sister. It is fun to watch you love on Ella Grace. You and she are going to be great friends. It is super fun to be with you at this stage of your life. You talk non stop and are so very dramatic!! You repeat everything you hear and love to make people laugh. You are super smart too. You learn quickly and can comprehend lots of concepts. Dancing is still one of your favorite things to do. Thomas the train is too. It is really amazing how you give everyone a train name and remember them all. There are days that you don't call me Ge at all. I am Toby. I love spending time with you. You are a very special little girl! As always, Ge loves you!! 03-12-2014 Avery