4....

Well I can not believe that four years ago today I became a mother. What a whirlwind it has been! Riley, you have filled my life with love and laughter. You are so smart, funny, and strong willed. Daddy and I are so proud of you each and every day.

You have, and I am sure you will always be, your own person. You have become such a great little personality. You remind me a lot of myself. I also think you remind me a lot of Tissie. Some days I think you are channeling her. God help me!

You have become such a wonderful big sister. Although, you did tell me just the other day that Lyla was getting on your nerves! Sorry, honey but I think that is what sisters are supposed to do. You two will have a long road of strained nerves at times. My hope is that you will one day become best friends.



Sorry to everyone for not blogging in a while. We have been so busy. You would think that when you are out of work things would not be so busy. However, we manage to stay busy each and every day.


May's happenings have included: Riley getting her ears pierced. My sister Tiffany got married May 23rd. Riley and I were both in the wedding. Riley came down with some crazy rash while at the wedding and it turned out to be Fifth disease. Riley danced her you know what off at the reception. She literally danced EVERY song. We all thoroughly enjoyed the fondue fountain! Lyla had her 9 month check up and is only in the 5% tile for weight weighing in 15lbs 11oz. We have to work on bulking you up little lady. Riley's 4 year old check up is coming up soon. There will be four shots I am already dreading it.

We have been anxiously awaiting the hatching of 14 duck eggs from "Mother Duck" that laid eggs out side our neighbor's front door. Riley and I check on her everyday. We figure she is due to hatch any day now. She began laying on Mother's Day and continued until she had 14 eggs to sit on. We take her bread and water although she is not thrilled with us when we get close!Hopefully, our pond across the street will be full of baby ducks within the next couple of weeks.

John has been really swamped at work for the last month. He is studying for another test at the end of next week. We had a great time last night at our neighborhood cook out. Riley swam and swam and swam!

Once again, Riley, Happy 4th Birthday. I love you! Here is one of your first pictures. June 14th, 2005 12:45pm 7lb 2oz.