Melania Maycie & Mishayla Marian

9/15/08

More Summer 2008

Sylvester can't stay away from the tub!

Finally, some pictures. Even some from way back when...

Early August, Mishayla started pulling herself up.

Thanks to everyone who came to our nacho and packing party.

Smiley girl one morning...

Celebrating Troy and June's birthdays in July! Happy 40th! (I decided an announcement would be OK, given that most people will notice the candles anyway!) Aunt Wendy with Mishayla, who wasn't feeling very smiley Our Sunday morning meeting in Everett. We're sorry to be missing a few in this picture. Melania has decided her Husky jersey in one of her favorites. Go Dawgs! She wore it proudly to a UW vs. MSU volleyball game in Bozeman a couple of weeks ago. She danced with the Bobcat outfitted in purple. Unfortunately, I don't have pictures. June took the girls to the Kangaroo Farm. Melania "kissed" an alpaca. She still talks about it to anyone who'll listen.

A few friends went with the girls to the farm.

9/3/08

A post for the beginning of September!

Suddenly, I am the worst blogger around. I'm sorry it has been so long between posts. My computer power cord decided to quit charging the battery, so I've not had access for awhile. I moved from Washington to Montana two weeks ago. It was stressful, but I'm happy to be here, and the girls have adjusted quickly to new bedrooms and routines. They seem to love being close to Gpa, Gma, and their cousins. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all that needs to be done, but doing my best to keep it all in perspective. I've started working with a home health agency to fill in my employment while outfitting my clinic for a prospective early October opening. My email address and cell phone number will stay the same, so keep in touch!

Melania at the Piano - 11 months

Melania at the Piano - 11 months
"Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart, but in it." - Unknown

The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life
"I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you."
-Unknown