Happy Father's Day

To a Daddy that has three little girls who absolutely adore him!

I took this picture last week as we were walking down the streets of Philadelphia. It is so Alex - Adeline always attached, Savannah near his side, and Lila Grace not far behind.

Daddy ended his special day like this. . .

Gettysburg as a Single Child

We were lucky to have the opportunity to whisk Savannah away for a weekend in Gettysburg.  My history loving, war-intrigued girl got a heavy does of perspective as she walked the battleground.  All three of us were moved by those who gave their lives with a belief that it would someday make life better for others.  It's hard to imagine what goes into that thought process and how it was carried out time and time again.  Fathers, just like Alex left wives and children behind.  Savannah made these connections. 

Our hearts were heavy with thoughts that were hard to reconcile, the math doesn't always work when looking back on history.  It was a strange weekend because while the subject matter was pretty hard to digest, we were loving our time together as a threesome.  We haven't had Savannah to ourselves in years.  She is her own person now, a contributing member of our family.  During our weekend, she required no real supervision, parenting or correction.  We were more or less enjoying each other's company.  Every minute was priceless.

 We all think Lincoln was an amazing guy.  The man had guts and conviction!

 A really tall lookout over the battlefield.

 The view.

 I LOVE this girl!!

 The Pennsylvania Memorial.

 An unexpected treat.

I feel confident that our trip will be forever written in her book of memories.

T-Ball...We Will Miss You!

T-ball has come to an end.  Miss Adeline was very upset when her coach mentioned her last game was on the horizon.  She would play everyday if she could.  It has been such a positive experience for her.  We were so lucky to stumble upon a format that isn't competitive, doesn't take much of our time and is fun for the players.

Here are some pictures from Adeline's last game.  She holds her glove out the entire inning, just waiting for the ball to magically drop into it.  Eventually, her other arm has to help hold the glove arm up due to fatigue.  It is just so adorable.

 Adeline is so darn serious about this game.  She keeps her eye on the ball at all times, never plays around and listens intently to the coach.  If you tell her she is the last batter - the batter that gets to hit the home run as seen in the video below, she will get her helmet and sit at the very end of the bench.  She just knows what to do.  She is the most serious girl on the team and possibly the cutest.  I realize I am biased.

The stance. . .

Playing pitcher and throwing to first (they have to wear helmets in this position).  Did I mention every player gets a trophy?!

Home run off the T.



She hits a real pitch!!!

Last Day of Second Grade

Where did the year go?  They just keep going faster and I am in a state of panic as I type this.  My big girl is almost 9 years old and is technically a 3rd grader.  It troubles me.  However, I push my panic down and remind myself to celebrate who she is.

Savannah came into a new school this year and made an incredible name for herself.  She is known to be sweet, kind, and very smart.  Staff that I don't even know, confirm that my girl is unique.  I love it.  Not only does Savannah work to make sure these are the characteristics that define her, she seeks friends that are cut from the same moral fiber.  She found a good one this year.  It took time and patience, but by the end of the year, Savannah had done what I have always hoped for.  Savannah surrounded herself with a friend that shares her values. 

Savannah loves her new school and says it feels like home.  I am proud of her for making her transition to public school successful.  I am so lucky to have such an easy, sweet and successful girl!  She makes this world a better place.