Hannah and Lauren (her bff)

Hannah and Lauren get along so well and love playing together all the time. We've opted to not have a "birthday" party for and to invite ONE friend to the Great Wolf Lodge and she chose Lauren ;). We took a tour the other day with the girls and WOW O WOW I am just as excited as they are!
She's growing up so fast - this year has been the beginning of crazy "tween/teen" attitude AND fun conversations. I remember being that age and wanting to play barbies with my little sister (of course - THREATENING her if she told ANYONE I was playing barbies I would beat her up! :) - love you Patty! ) but wanting to be part of the grown-up's conversations too! It's a tough age and I am trying really hard to be patient with that ;). All in all... she is such a great kid. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know! She loves her family so much! One of her favorite things is "family playtime" (as she calls it). That's when we play a board game or go for a walk (almost every night) or just watching a program together in my big comfy bed! ;). I wish I could capture the love she has for her little brother on camera. Their relationship is the sweetest thing ever. I am very blessed to have the 2 best kids on the planet. I love my family so much and count my blessings all the time! ;)

I love all of you... near and far (that means you Dottie - my South Carolina peeps). You all have such a special place in our hearts!

"Wii" were having lots of fun!