Archive for July, 2008

I am ever so grateful to have the privilege of spending some extra time off with my girls this week.  They are growing so very fast before my eyes and I’ve been allowed time to make more memories.  They are growing into little ladies and into their own. My Lexi is definitely at the “tween” age as they call it.  She’s very into her hair and fashion these days.  My Ellie is prissy girl in a dress but will beat up a boy at the drop of a hat.  This girl would wear a dress or skirt every day of her life if allowed.  They are really a joy to me.  They are extremely funny.  They make me laugh and smile all the time.   Ellie is now in the stage that she understands that she is funny and witty.  She no longer gets upset or embarrassed thinking that you are laughing at her.  She cracks me up.  She is very magnetic and hilarious. I’ve been catching Lexi dancing and singing around the house with her mp3 player.  She has definitely grown up.  See, Alexia was my extremely shy child.  Has panic attacks at the thought of strangers and the unknown; always glued to my side.  (I tell people Lexi {Shy} is me as a child and Ellie {Not so much} is me grown up.)   Well my “big” girl just recently went off to camp in Georgia for 4 DAYS!!!  She had an awesome time, says she wishes she could have stayed longer and wants to go back next year!!  (WHAT??) Talk about breaking out of the box for her.  I’m so stinkin’ proud of her I cannot stand it.  I smiled for days every time I thought of her being brave; away from me and enjoying herself.  WAY TO GO!!! What a summer this is turning out to be!!  We have been soaking up the sun, the pool water and each other and enjoying every minute of it!!  I pray that you are finding the time to do the same with your family.