My Babies....

Sorry it's taken so long to post these Halloween pics of the girls. Aren't they adorable? The one of Pai crying is her in a nutshell... gorgeous little butterfly distraught by something so small. She is so precious and sweet. Lauren is so beautiful. I'm telling you, she is growing into this gorgeous little girl and as we talk on the telephone she tells me about school, friends, and all things curious to her. I find myself thinking "is this really my baby Lauren?" Anyway, if you haven't gathered the fact that I absolutley love these girls by my previous posts... I will tell you again. I LOVE THESE GIRLS!




I just can't stand it. These pictures make me want grab my computer screen and suck on those cheeks! Isn't Tanner so cute? Love him!
I have to tell you about the funniest converstaion I had with a dear friend the other night (I'm leaving his name unmentioned because I don't want him to get in trouble!). I was talking to this friend about his adorable children. He instantly lit up with what seemed like the most energetic light bulb you could find. He was telling me about their sweet personalities and how much they are changing. Then he said something that froze me in my tracks and made me instantly say "OH CRAP! I DO THAT!" He was telling me about a realitive that calls his children "My babies" and how sometimes that's hard to hear as a parent because clearly they are yours. It was hard for him that someone else was trying to claim his beautiful children although I'm sure they mean it in the most endearing way. So, I started thinking, maybe I should ask my sister about this phrase. I've used it since day one with my nieces. Not that I am claiming them or taking credit for these amazing girls, but as a deep, endearing, heartfelt term. To me, they are my babies, they mean so much to me, they are a great part of my happiness. I love to be with them, teach them, love them, play with them, and hug and kiss them. I even cry at the stinkin dance recitals. I am SO PROUD of them. They are amazing. As I addressed this with my sister she was of course gracious and said she didn't mind at all and that she knew that I wasn't trying to take credit. She was happy that I love them so much. So proudly I claim them as my babies and everyday I try to be the best Aunt I can be. I re-assure them that I am always there for them, that I love them, and that they are the most beautiful girls in the world. That is pure bliss for me.