ABCs...

If you read my other blog, you have probably already seen most of these pictures.. but I thought they were too cute not to share twice.

My little miss schmutz has really developed a talent for music recently. Almost any and all types of music. She will stop following me in the grocery store to start dancing to a song she likes. She will belt out random words to silent music if she is so inclined. And she loves to sing the normal little children songs - ABC, twinkle twinkle, itsy bitsy spider, head shoulders knees and toes.. etc.

I've seen a huge improvement with her ABCs recently, so I am trying to keep the momentum going by making her a cute little alphabet to hang in her room. And she loved it! (which I am glad for, since I put a few hours, blood, sweat and tears into that little paper banner)

If I had to describe this little child in one word, it would probably be "passion". Everything she does is done to the utmost passion possible. Hopefully you can see it in the photos.. she is just singing the ABCs, but by the looks of it, you might wonder if she was singing Phantom of the Opera.

She is so cute.. the butter to my bread. And she loves to do what it right (most of the time). But above all.. she loves and cares about everyone she meets. And she does not forget! She will see a picture of almost anyone from back in Utah (minus some of the older uncles) and she will excitedly point to them, tell me their names, and ask to see pictures of everyone else.

So, never fear grandparents! This miss schmutz has the memory of an elephant, and is so so excited to see all of you! I could tell each and every one of you a special memory Ashlyn has of you.. It is so sweet to see her express these precious memories to me. But, you will all be so surprised with how much she has thinned out, grown up, and is talking!! I can't believe how little she was just a few 6 months ago..

see you in a few weeks!