The month that flew by

May has so far been filled with friends and adventure. We have been to the beach several times and most recently to a Rodeo where Anastasia had the chance to ride a horse all by her self. She has made friends with her cousin Audrina, they are learning about sharing together as they play with chalk, legos, play kitchen and whatever else they can find outside. Every time Audrina and her family come over, Anastasia seems to have more letters in her vocabulary, 'O' being a big one this last month. They learn from each other and I love to watch them both.

We went to the beach with some friends this week and had a blast as expected. Anastasia played with her buddy Damien in the sand while we made and set up for a BBQ, hot dogs and hamburgers on the beach! mmmmmm mmmmmm!! Blue took her to the shore to let her play in the waves, she loved it. She toppled over when a big wave came- but was quick to get back on her feet and get going again. She and I both know she is safe in Daddy's arms- so I'm sure that had something to do with her swift return to play in the water. After that day at the beach, and a solid nap, we went to the Rodeo with the same friends- another great time by all! We were there on time so we got great seats to watch the girls with all their shiny western wear dancing in the arena before they let out the big o bulls. She watched with her Daddy from his shoulders on the side, but she really loved it when everyone would erupt with applause. "Yeah," she would join in as she clapped her hands with the crowd, it was wonderful.