Sad, sad, day... :(

I have known this day was coming for a while now...but still I am SO sad. My chacos and I have gone for our last walk. You may think this sounds silly. But I love my chacos(they are a brand of shoes, for those who don't know). I got them 6 years ago. Before Lucas was born. And I have worn them at least 5 days, EVERY week since then. So, a lot! A few months ago, I started to notice a little crack in the bottom of my right chaco. :( But I kept wearing them. No reason not to. Anyway, just this past thursday, as Shelby and I were walking to meet Lucas after school, I felt my chaco split apart, and start to pinch the ball of my foot with every step... I was so sad! Is it weird that I am emotionally attached to a pair of shoes? Maybe. Oh well. Goodbye, my chacos.

4, going on 14

Shelby will be 4 years old in about 5 hours. She was born at 3 am. I can hardly believe that she is already 4. So often when I look at her, I still see my baby girl. She has changed so much, but still has her soft baby cheeks. I love them! I love to hold her and put my face next to hers, and just stay there for a while. And fortunately, she still likes it too. I wish she could stay my little girl forever. But she is in a hurry to grow up. And she will, before I know it, I'm sure. So I am just enjoying watching her grow. Here are a few things about Shelby...

* Her favorite color is green.

* Her favorite princess is Ariel.

* She is ALL girl! She loves to dress up, have her nails painted, and watch me put on my makeup, while she pretends to do the same thing. I do let her put on lip gloss. She loves it!

*She is crazy about her Dad. But she likes to to try and act like she couldn't care less. They are constantly egging each other on, and love to tease each other. It's so fun to watch. They love each other so much.

* She is a person of extremes. When she is happy, she is the sweetest thing I've ever seen. But when she is mad...watch out!

* She is very passionate. She stands up for what she believes in. She is very determined and confident. She CAN do EVERYTHING on her own...no matter what I may think or say.

* She loves her brother so much. She misses him very much when he is at school. But I know that she enjoys the alone time with me. As do I.

* She is probably the most stubborn person I have ever met.

Shelby has so many characteristics that make for a very difficult little girl, sometimes. But I would not have her any other way. I can tell, that as she grows up, she will have the confidence, courage, and determination that she will need, to succeed in life. I love my Shelby so much. I am just crazy about her. There is never a dull moment with her around. I am so blessed to have her for my own. Happy Birthday, Shelby Lois Weaver!!

Shelby, cuddled up with Luke, while he is reading her favorite book to her.

Picking out her polish.
She has to pull them all out before she can choose.
All finished, however, she looks sad because she has decided that she didn't want purple. Bummer. lol
My pretty little girl.