God creates them each their own...

We are having a wonderful weekend so far.

Aunt Jackie, and her dog McLovin, are visiting

from California.  We always love when we have

family in town!

Today, Aunt Jackie had some friends over and she

was getting ready to give them a tour of our

parent's house.  She turned to my three girls and said,

"Ella, do you want to give the tour?"

Ella got very shy and hugged her leg.

"Claire, do you want to give the tour?"

Claire just shrugged and seemed uninterested.

Before she could say anything else,

Avery pops up, spread her arms open and says,

"Come on people, let's go.  I'm giving you a tour"

and takes off with everyone to follow her!

I am always amazed at how very different my

3 girls are.  They are unique in every way

and consistent in their personalities.

God created 3 very special girls and I am

so grateful to be their mom!

Aunt Jackie and the girls doin' some art!

What goes around comes around....

A couple of weeks ago I had the great pleasure of

playing a piano duet with my daughter, Claire.

It was a very special day for me, but it was

also very special for her piano teacher.

Diane Alex, the best piano teacher in Iowa!, was

my piano teacher when I was young, and she

is now teaching my daughter!

We both had a moment as Diane was sharing

with the audience that I was her first "alum" to

come back and play with my own child.

We have certainly come full circle!

I am so proud of Claire.  I'm proud of

her dedication, her willingness to practice,

and her confidence playing in front of others.

I think I was more nervous than she was! : )

Enjoy ~