My wish is for you to love, support and be there for each other. I'll do everything I can to foster this but I realize its ultimately up to you. I was concerned I didn't have very many pictures of you both together... here is what I found. Not to bad considering how busy your dad and I feel these days.
This was taken by photographer Annie Brien of Lola June Photography. It was the second time I'd put you in matching outfits. It was a wet miserable day which often makes for great outdoor photography.
Here are a few of you two just hanging out, being perfect angels while I put dinner together. Brooke Ella... no one can get you to giggle and laugh out loud the way your big sister can. She figured out that you find it funny when she falls or trips... and has thrown herself around this living room countless times to entertain you. If that's not love I don't know what is.
We strive to be a healthy and active family. It's important to your dad and I that you are both well connected to the outdoors. It seemed to me growing up that my mother believed fresh air, sunshine and exercise could cure anything. I think she's one smart lady. As soon as you're ready my little loves you will know and continue to know team sport, a solo practice of some kind, family camping adventures and have an appreciation for quiet down time.
You met Mr. and Mrs. Claus this year at city hall. We started with the shorter line to see Mrs. Claus. Your meeting with her went well and so your father and I agreed to get in line to see the big guy. All through the one hour lineup you were keen to meet him. I kept showing you where he was and how we were getting closer to our turn. Your enthusiasm had us encouraged and happy to wait despite how long it would be. You guessed it... as soon as it was our turn... you turned on him. I could hear your inner dialogue change from "YEAY Santa!" to "what the HELL was I thinking!? Get me away from this strange scary man!!" Thanks Toria for ensuring your dad and I got to experience the traditional first visit with Santa. Despite your terror we had lots of fun. Sorry love.
This Christmas we had a lovely dinner with your dad's parents and then headed out to Phoenix Arizona to spend two weeks with my parents. I was quite ill during our visit so I've forgiven myself for not getting some family pictures with them while there. We did try however to get a few of you two in your Christmas dresses given to you by your Aunt Amanda. They were beautiful tartan dresses in keeping with the tradition of your first two Christmases Toria.
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