With June in January ::

This past weekend, or maybe the one before (things blur together), I took these pictures in June's room.




She just stuns me.  


I cannot believe she's going to kindergarten this fall.  And then again I can.  Where has my baby gone?

A Year Ago Today ::

Breakfast.
Captured by Adam using his iPhone.
My how they've grown.

Fantasta-kid

These were also taken by Emery. I love how they capture how exuberant June is. She can do anything, and it shows.

A year in days :: 6

Seventeen months:

Seventeen month post, here. Six month post, here.

A year in days :: 5

Sixteen months:

Sixteen month post, here. Five month post, here.

A year in days :: 4

I hope some of you enjoy this half as much as me. I love watching the changes in this fashion. Here is our sweetie at 15 months.

Fifteen month post, here. Last year's four month post, here.

June Days :: 4

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Sometimes I wonder, will June stop enjoying life so much?
Every day is so fresh and new. She delights in meeting new people and in having new experiences.

It don't think on this solely about her unique development, but all of us.
When do we stop taking delight in small things?
What stops us from loving people?
When do we put the barriers on our hearts, our minds?

We went to a barbecue last night at Gina's house and it was very fun. June's extroversion is amazing to me. She sparkles in groups of people. She is curious about everyone, and she is not afraid to give of herself. I had a great time at the barbecue, getting to see other friends too, like Chris and Emery, Steve and Tasha. But I also just loved watching my girl dive right in to life, and also watching her reluctance to leave.

Tucking her into sleep that night, her rambunctious little self taking awhile to wind down, I lingered holding her for awhile after she feel asleep. I want to somehow hold on to a little bit of this girl before she grows up and away.