Danaja Love' Actress and Dancer in the Making

It's been a while since I've updated your blog Danaja, but this picture did it for me.  Here you are at your 4 year old check-up and your mom said you didn't like wearing the gown. 

When I look at this picture I can see you on stage...acting.  You are so expressive and emotive. 

There is so much I need to fill into your blog, but this is a new start. 

During your time in summer camp everyone talked about how you danced.

Your Dad says that you like the Disney Channel and are picking up the routines from there.

Your Mom says that you are coming out of your shell. 

You are destined for greatness. 

You As A 2012 Christmas Elf

I have a lot of pictures and posts to update on your blog and hope to do that over the weekend.

The below is a link that Cousin Shawna sent me during the holidays.

I watch it over and over again...you are the Lead Elf of course!!!

Elf Yourself Production

Our 1st Annual Vacation Together

Tuesday, July 31st

We left on Tuesday, July 31st around 10:30 in the morning from your home town to North Carolina.  You were GREAT on that long trip.  You didn't cry hardly at all. We made a few stops for food and two restroom breaks.

Here you are happy and laughing..................................and reaching for the phone because you love gadgets (and are very good with them!)

Fascinating with the Garage Door Opening By Itself

When we got to NC the first thing that seemed fascinating to you was when the garage door started opening all by itself.  Of course after that you were the clicker of the garage door opener every time we left the house.  You watched the entire process until the door opened and closed.  We pushed the button a couple of times so you could get used to the pressure needed to activate it, then you had it. I see an engineer in the making.

Inside the house and pictures of you, Daddy and Mikayla

Once we got inside I took you around the house and showed you pictures of you, Daddy and Mikayla throughout the house.

You ended up walking around the house with Daddy's pictures that first day.

Here you are looking at the picture and saying Daaddee...

 Once we got a good feel of the surroundings I gave you some grapes which I knew you loved. It didn't matter where you went that day, that picture of Daddy was going with you.

Pretty Feet and Toes

Your mom sent me this picture earlier today.  Pretty Feet and Toes and Girls Day Out.  I LOVE this!

When you become a teenager and wonder why you want to keep your toes and nails manicured, now you'll know why, because you learned early that it was important to look good.  I'm glad your parents know that this is important, because it is.

I can tell you that at almost 50 years old that over the years all of these "girly" things had seemed like a complete waste of time to me.  I was more focused on being smart (learning, education, degrees) than "trying" to look pretty, for who?, for what?  BUT it is great that you are learning EARLY in life that doing "girly" things is IMPORTANT.

You are pretty.  You will always be pretty (and because you are pretty, those who aren't "pretty" will try to make you feel "bad" about being pretty, they'll find things "wrong" with you - don't worry about that or them - just stay focused on being Danaja and live your life based on Desiderata).  Having manicured hands and toes is a good thing, it just can't be the most important thing.  You can't just be pretty on the outside. The beauty on the outside has to be balanced with what's inside of you - your essence - your personality - your being.  The key is that you have to live a balanced life.

Mother's Day 2012

Look at you looking all cute!  Another fashion statement.  Are you in the driver's seat? Well, you are a Leo and Leo's run the show, are in the driver's seat, and are take control type of people. I wonder what you're thinking here.  You look pretty content just enjoying your juice. Thanks for making me a grandma.