Lillian @ The Park

The weather was SO nice yesterday that Lillian and I just had to take advantage of it so we headed to the park. There were a bunch of bigger kids on the playground and Lillian pretty much spent the whole time following them around trying so hard to get in on whatever "big kid" game they were playing. These days Lillian can handle any obstacle that the playground can throw at her. She no longer reaches for my hand to go down the slide or to climb the stairs. She doesn't need my gentle reminders to slow down when running down the ramp or to watch out for the bigger kids swinging. While her physical development and independence is a HUGE milestone in her own life, for me it often feels like a painful reminder of just how quickly she is growing up. But I can honestly say that I am very proud of the little girl that she is becoming. Lillian is kind, compassionate and very nurturing; just ask her cousin Eli. She is spunky and energetic and there is seldom a moment when she is not getting into something. I like to say that she has her Mommy's spirit and her Daddy's kind heart. I can't help but to look at her a feel incredibly blessed. God has given Shaun and I more than we could ask for and way more than we could ever deserve. Getting to spend these cool Fall days running around a park with my little girl is just the icing on the cake.

getting SO big...

always on the go...