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I can't quite explain what I see when Hanna and Katie look at each other. It is simply magical. They are so alike -- in appearance and in mannerisms. Sometimes I wonder if Hanna looks at Katie as if to say, "In you, I see me."
I wonder if Katie says the same thing back.
Children are so perceptive. They hear the unspoken word and feel the unspoken love. I witness this first hand watching Hanna absorb her environment.
A good reminder to foster the most harmony-filled home we can...
It felt like Xmas in April. On the weekend, we recieved a visit from two very special people -- Hanna's birthparents, Katie and Landon. They came bearing gifts... lots of them... ever so thoughtful and full of noises...
Hanna is thrilled with her new tree house and Elmo doll.
But truly, the best gift was the smiling faces.
These were precious...
Thanks so much for the visit you two.
Your love and continued presence in Hanna's life means the world to us.
Love Paula, Brad and Miss Hanna
There is a beautiful girl, Paige, at Hanna's day home who loves to wear dresses. She often asks why Hanna doesn't where dresses that often. At first, I'd respond that Hanna doesn't like wearing them. She's more of a 'rough and tumble' kinda girl.
And while it's true she has lots of energy and is constantly on the move, I'm not so convinced she doesn't like feeling beautiful in a little dress.
So Paige, this picture is for you...
We were cruisin' to Saskatchewan last week when Hanna decided that mama's sunglasses would really look better on her. What do you think?
(Look out boys... )
Hanna is getting to be a much better traveller. Six hours in the truck is do-able again. Not so long ago it was painful. But now we can play games and listen to music and point out the horses and cows and trees and planes. That trip was a precursor for the 10 hours this summer out to the cabin. Remember Crystal Lake? I can't wait.
Happy Easter everyone!
It's me, Hanna.
We went to church today and got our baskets blessed. My mom's basket was filled with food; mine just had toys in it. Then this afternoon we went hunting for Easter eggs in the front yard. The Easter bunny left alot of chocolate ones for me.
I sure am enjoying this sun.
A beautiful day to you too!
Love Hanna
P.S. Emma, I'll miss you this week. Have lots of fun!
A word formed by combining the letters or sounds of other words.
e.g. breakfast + lunch = brunch
Hanna has her own version:
Cat + meow = cow
(or so she thinks...)
So we were visiting a friend's house, who happens to have a very big fluffy cat, and there Hanna is, calling it a COW! I hope they weren't offended!
So back to the animal book we go...
I point to the cat, Hanna says "cow". I say, "Hanna this is a CAT."
She nods and says, "Cow!"
I point to the cow and say, "No Hanna, this is the COW!"
She says, "No, puppy!"
Oh dear. We have some work to do.
In the meantime, she's busy putting more whiskers on her COW.
