hot pink toes!!  

i was in need of a pedicure desperately, but finding the time to slip away has not been easy.  finally on friday after several errands, planting flowers & a 2 hour nap (for isabella - wish i could say for myself;-) ) isabella & i headed over to the nail salon and got a pedicure.  she enjoyed it - she sat on my lap the whole time with her baby doll.  she didn't partake, but she's warming up to the idea.  maybe she'll let mommy paint her toes a pale pink??  

. . .   hey, with daddy away you do what you gotta do! 

isabella got a new trike!  she can't quite touch the pedals, so we have to push her, but she's so proud of herself & loves it!  she said 'mommy, a pink helmet PLEASE'!  of course isabella!

what a terrific day for a play date!  

friday, sarah & rowan joined us for a picnic at the park & some time for the 

girls to simply run & have a fun.  the girls are just too cute 

together!

everyday isabella turns into more of a little girl & farther away from that tiny baby i once knew.  i remember when she was around 6 months old & feeling so sad that she had changed so much from when she was first born & also feeling like i was losing what she once was.  it may not make sense, but it does to me.  i now look at her with each new stage with amazement & pride at how truly amazing she is as a person.  i enjoy her so much & wonder 'how did we get so lucky'?  i am so proud of the beautiful, sweet & bright child she is becoming!  

i love you sweet pea!