The 411 on LC

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On the Second Bank of America's steps

Today is LC's birthday. She turned five. And I can't quite believe it.

before retiring the plug

I had had myself convinced that number three was another boy. I remember pushing this baby out at 1:18 on that hot August morning. And I remember being shocked when I saw she was a girl.

I had always wanted a girl. My mom was from a family of 9 girls. I always thought that was absolutely amazing. I wanted to have 9 girls of my own. (I have since altered that dream-2 girls is just fine, thanks.)

just 18 months

There was a wonderful lady I knew,  Elspeth (Elsie) Faulkner. She was like an aunt or grandma to me. And I always said that I would name my first girl after Aunt Elsie.

goggle pics are the best

But, I didn't have any girls, I had two boys.

almost 3

Until August 10, 2007. That's the day I got my Elsie. And she made me laugh and cry.

4th birthday

Aunt Elsie was a beautiful lady, inside and out. She had been married to Uncle Bob for 71 years. She gave me the best marriage advice-don't go to bed angry. She was a singer, she was Scottish, and she told me stories of her life.

with her new sister

And, I pray that my Elsie lives up to her namesake. She couldn't find a better example if she tried.

she can fall asleep ANYWHERE-last week it was in the cart
at the thrift store

loves making eggs

Art

the girls

falling asleep with her book open over her belly

new hair cut

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her favorite tutu

her "Barbie" look. I don't even know...

posing by a wishing well

sleeping on a table

sugar scrub partner

can she wear more gear?

the "roomies"

picking blueberries-which she is good at,
because she won't eat them.

in her bonnet

 She is number 3 of my four personality plus children. She has always loved shopping. And dresses. And dress up. And jewelry. And shoes. And nail polish. Girly to the core.

And I love her. So much!

Happy Birthday, LC!