Marci has also makes huge strides in her reading ability. She reads any book she can get her little hands on. We do not know what level she reads at yet but she is reading adult books. It still amazes me to hear her read a billboard, newspaper or anything in her sight. She not only reads the words but adds the expressions with the stories. It's amazing to watch her read. Her school teachers often tell me she could run story time and circle. She is a pro! She is a gifted and talented girl. She also loves to sing and frequently makes her book into a song. We are so blessed to have her in our lives and thankful for the opportunity to meet so many moms, therapists and teachers who are changing her future.
This year we've made a few trips. Louisiana of course to visit family and enjoy the Southern hospitality. We also went to Colorado this year to visit our family there. We all had a blast playing on the 4-wheeler, playing non-stop with Meme and Papa. A few trips up to Idaho to see Grandpa and Grandma Smith were fun. Below are a few pictures from each month of our sweet girl. I will do better this year on updating and hope that you'll bear with us!
Susan enjoyed running this year and is hoping to get back on track in January. I am signing up for a few 1/2 marathons. If I could stand water, I would love to try a triathalon. Kenny is enjoying the occassional motorcycle ride and shooting with friends. Susan will hopefully join him someday! KC is loving being Marci's dog and although his walks have been less frequent, he still enjoys hanging out in the backyard and playing with all the neighborhood kids.
We've caught the dreaded swine flu and survivied and had several health scares this year but we are still kicking. A little wider and a little slower but January starts a new year and many resolutions!
Jan - Marci's love of books. She reads non-stop some days. Her smile lights up the room.
Feb - Marci turned 3! She celebrated with her cousins Jackie and Blake from Louisiana and loved their stay. Marci also started her first month of preschool.
March - Marci loves to feed the ducks and walk KC at the local park. She also loves to be outside..
April - We visited family in Louisiana for the Spring.
May - Visited Grandpa and Grandma Smith in Idaho - I love motorcycles!!
June - enjoyed a visit from MawMaw Alda and Nanny Jeanne from Louisiana...
July - fun with friends in the backyard pool..
August - Uncle Paul comes for a visit for parents 50th party and we visit Meme and Papa Rust in Colorado and cousins..
Sept - pool parties with friends, Autism Carnival and the start of Preschool!
October - visit to Idaho and Halloween! Marci made the perfect Snow White, don't you think? Marci also enjoyed visiting the pumpkin patch.
I will update more photos in January. I realized I was leaving out of town and needed to update Marci's site. I am normally not this bad but 2009 has not been a great year. I am looking forward to 2010!
May God bless you this holiday season and all througout the year. I look forward to keeping connected with dear friends!
