katie, katie, katie

easter morning

spring "bugs" concert

mimi came for a visit

her american doll sweetest girl i know

even their glasses match!

On katie's birthday we took her to the american girl store. She had been wanting a doll for a while, and was so excited. We looked and looked, and when she finally decided... the store was out of her doll. We had to order it, and she was so sad. Even though it was her birthday, they didn't have the doll she wanted, and she had to go home empty handed....she didn't cry. She got big tears in her eyes, and said "that's ok". That doll was all we were getting her for a present. She didn't even complain, and I was so proud of her. The store ordered her doll, and said it would come in a couple of weeks. When it came, she was so happy. I was so happy for her. She is getting so big, and is such a wonderful girl. She astounds me daily with her sweetness. Her capacity to love, and to share that love, is beautiful to see.