That's my girl!

For her 1st b-day, Chris and I gave Amelia a few puzzles. Everyday I pull one down and we play with it. She hasn't really gotten the concept yet, and usually the pieces just end up sandwiched between her teeth (maybe I should buy her some real teething toys).

Today, I was washing dishes and I turned around to see Amelia walking very slowly into the kitchen in her pink pajamas, so as not to disturb the puzzle pieces precariously placed upon the puzzle board. They weren't in the slots, but they were all on top. And she couldn't have been more proud of herself. "Ooooh," said Amelia, with the biggest grin on her face.

I couldn't have been more proud of my sweet baby, coming to find me to show me her great accomplishment. I told her what a good girl she was and she toddled back into the living room to show her dad. Too bad she tripped on the way and spilled the pieces all over the floor. That's the good thing about puzzles though, they are made to be broken.

Other sweet notes:

I think Amelia is in-love with her dad. It has taken 1 year; 1 million kisses; 10,000 rounds of Chris singing I am a Child of God, Popcorn Popping, and ABCs; too many diaper changes to count, and lots of games, tickling, book reading, swing-pushing and i love yous. But,she is definitely in-love. Chris makes her laugh all day. She likes to play games with him, go outside with him, hang out next to him on the couch. Amelia likes to read books with him, eat his food, and have him chase her around the house. She wants him to watch her as she swings, goes down the slide and eat all the dandelions in the grass. It's about time that she realized what a good guy her dad is.

I got a sweet haircut this week...Nathalie, this sweet note is for you. Don't worry, I will send you a picture. It's nice to get a good haircut.

Two of Chris' mission buddies came into town this week, as well as one of his mission presidents. It was great to see them, and to hear Chris reminisce. There are so many experiences in Chris' life before me that I am sorry I missed. I wish I could back in time and see Chris as a little boy, in high school and on his mission. That would be SWEET.

I had some early great success with my new job. It has been a bit nerve-wracking for me to not make a steady, salaried income. However, I have 4 accounts that look very promising, and many more out there that I am working on. The smell of success is definitely sweet.

So, I have been imagining and creating this new sweet treat in my head for weeks...I am going to call them apple struesel slices. I haven't made them yet, but I am going to attempt them tomorrow morning during conference. If they are any good, I will let you in on my sweet creation.

I enjoy looking for these sweet moments in my life...makes it better.