The end of babyhood

I really don't like the end of babyhood. Especially the end to this baby's babyhood. Growing up I never realized how much I would love babies. I mean, I grew up not having a baby around.  And I honestly never even babysat once. In fact, I was very uncomfortable with babies and kids. When I found out I was pregnant with Landon I was in denial and didn't even tell Erin for a week afterwards that I was pregnant. I remember wanting Landon to stay in my womb for ever and never come out. It's interesting how we change over the course of just a few years. Now, every time I have a baby (which has only been 4 times), I love babyhood even more.  I secretly believed that this time, she would just stay a baby.  I kind of thought she really would not grow up.  But blasted all...it's happened again.  It's the end of her babyhood--and the end of me ever experiencing it again.  I'm sad.  (Erin, on the other hand, can't wait to get rid of the crib and car seat and 10 extra totes of clothes).

Camping: Okinawa Prefectural Forest--Onna Village

We went on a weekend camping trip with some good friends of ours.  All of our neighbors were friendly Japanese people that tried to speak our language.  Funny that we are in their land, and they are trying to speak our language.  They were so nice to the kids, but our kids are still shy Americans.  I hope they get better.  At this particular campsite, they had a bike track, down hill grass skiing (it was too wet for us to try, but we will be back when it's dry--hey, I just rhymed), hiking trails, a roller slide and a zip line.  We love camping!! 

Taylor turns 5

T--Truthful.

She really wants to do what is right. And tells me when she does something wrong.

A--Always Helping.

If I want something done, I know who to ask. And usually I don't have to ask because the task is already done.

Y--Yes!

I can count on Tay to say Yes instead of "Why?" "I can't." "No." " I don't want to." "I have to go to the bathroom." "My legs hurt."

L--Lover.

She really does love everyone. And wants to hug everyone. And kiss everyone. S.O.S!

O--Obstinate.

This girl wants it her way. But really, what girl doesn't?

R--Rely on.

She is really a person you can really on. I hope our friendship will grow because she's the type of friend I want.

Tradition: Sleeping on the tramp on her birthday

Birthday Party: Beauty Salon

Birthday Party: Prince Charming arrives

Dancing with Prince Charming

The Cake

Taylor came struttin' in one day while I

was teaching Landon at school and says

"Ya, I'm a rock star. I rock. Ya!"