I told you guys I am a sentimental gal. =) I had to pull out some old pictures of our 4 splendid years with our child. I shed a few tears tonight looking through her baby book, and realizing she's not a baby anymore. I laughed at how funny she is, and was proud at what she is becoming. I gazed at her while she was sleeping, and thought to myself...Really could I get any luckier!?! I gave her an extra kiss tonight, and said an extra little prayer to help me be the BEST momma I can be!
I have thought of so many things to say about her that are not so obvious, and some that are!
Savannah is our free spirit. She loves bug collecting, princess stuff, riding her scooter, stickers, doodling, "paper work" (this is scrapbooking with me), Barbies, and a new favorite would be Toy Story 2! She calls herself a cowboy-girl. =) She doesn't even call the movie by it's name...it's just this "Momma, can I watch Woody?"
We waited a LONG 6 years to have Savannah. If you ask me she was well worth the wait! From day one she has known what she has wanted...and usually will get it. She is outgoing, funny, sensitive, and LOVES making new friends. Savannah will always help make lunch. Will always get me a tissue when I cry. She eats like nobodies business (her fav foods would be broccoli, shrimp, and pancakes). Will play with anyone that wants to, and has NO problem sharing. Is a little Sassy Smart Alec! Loves to help Daddy clean vending machines and put the little toys in capsules. Gives you farts as a present (Daddy taught her this!) ! Has endless energy, and still can't sleep through the night.
Today I'm thankful that Savannah came to my little family. I tell Paul thank you often for letting me have her. If she is all I was given I would feel so BLESSED! She is what made me a Mommy! I gave to her my short legs, button nose, and her loud mouth...Paul gave to her those luscious lips, metabolism (phew!), and her love for going on walks...
(dinner with Shane at Ruby Tuesday's)
There is nothing like the feeling of making your child happy. Seeing her face light up, because she got the present she REALLY wanted. Telling Paul and I thank you so many times I lost count. Savannah is the BEST. She is easy to please, and will get excited about anything.
A couple of weeks ago we were shopping in the mall, and found Squirmles. Paul, Shane, and Savannah fell for it, Emily and I were smarter than them. ;) It's a worm thingy attached to a string you can't see. If you can only imagine Savannah thinking for $10 bucks she can have a pet. I immediately was the bad Mom, and said "heck no...it's fake Savannah!" She seriously complained and cried about that silly worm the rest of the time at the mall. If you can only imagine how excited I got the other day when checking out at the ol' Wal Mart...and saw Squirmles for $2 and some change!!! =) For once I didn't get suckered, AND you should see Savannah with Puppy the Worm! She is in LOVE!
One of the many BIG slides...
Savannah's face pretty much sums it up...exhausted!
I loved watching her get so excited!
She is really in to cowboy stuff...this is her doing a yeehaw!!
This is what I look like exhausted...oh, soooo worth it!
We HAD to play a little ping pong. =)
30 fun facts about my hubby.
(Van with her new friend Ashlynn.)
just how cute is this picture? thanks kerst...(i stole it from your blog).
savannah was able to attend her 1st girly baby party (shower). seriously, she is still talking about it. there are a few things that savannah said that still are making me smile...so, kerstin if you want to come to our chili cook off...come on over! =) thanks for letting us come and celebrate baby girl's arrival. we are so excited for you. you have made a lasting impression on savannah.
None of us are Tiger Woods by any means, but we do have fun playin' a little mini golf. =) We were all neck and neck most of the way through our game, but I blew it at the end. We had a sudden death between Shane and Paul, and Paul pulled it out. Savannah had fun running to each hole, and putting her ball about 2 inches from the hole...then hitting it in. This is the perfect weather to be outside. We hope that winter doesn't come too soon.
p.s. I was sooo close to putting up my Christmas tree today. Be forewarned if you come trick or treating at my house...you might hear Christmas music. I'm so in the holiday mood!
Gardner Village always does a Witches Festival. I believe this was the first year that they did one for the little one's. Savannah will tell you now that she liked all the witches, but I had to coax her in to standing next to them. She was VERY scared of certain witches (very funny to watch). When I finally got her to sit next to one of the witches...a whole bunch of ladies/witches had been watching me talk her in to it...they gave Savannah a round of applause. 
