The Park

I've been soaking up the girls lately. It's not that I don't always try to soak them
up, but it just feels like time is flying by way to fast. They are growing taller, smarter,
and more beautiful too quickly right before my eyes and as much as I love seeing them
blossom, I also tear up thinking about how fast it's all happening. So, I've been trying
to sit back and watch them more, instead of trying to micro-manage their existence.

I've let them stand on benches even though my heart beats crazily out of my chest.


I've caught glimpses of them just thinking, pondering, wondering.


I've allowed them to explore and learn more freely without me right by their sides.


I've indulged them with playing pretend and making them feel like it was real.


I've stood back at a distance and watched them grow more independent.



And, I've noticed my heart smiling more and more as I've watched these two sisters
become truly inseparable and loving best friends.

Fish and Friends

The Aquarium of the Pacific is a place that I can take the girls over and over
again and it never seems to loose its "cool" factor. They are so excited to
walk from tank to tank oohing and ahhing over the magical movements of the
underwater animals, and once outside they brave up the courage to try and touch
them. We are very thankful that Fafa Rick bought us this membership, because we
certainly have enjoyed it thoroughly this past year.

On this visit to the Aquarium, Giulietta was in good company with her new bestie
Abbie, and her old bestie Charlie, as well as her tag-a-long sister! The kids looked,
touched, climbed, chased, and watched.