Two!

Ainslee Grace,

Or maybe I should just say Grace, since that is what you call yourself these days. Two! That is what you say so excitedly now when we ask how old you are, of course you hold up 3-5 fingers each time, but we are working on it. I cannot believe how much you have changed in this short little year. You have become a very independent and much more self-sufficient little girl. While you love to do things by yourself, which you make known by pointing to yourself and saying "Grace" or "me do," you still love to be held by Mommy or Daddy and are quite the cuddle bug.

You are such a smart little girl and observe EVERYTHING that is going on around you. You love books, music, animals, balls, babies, and Daddy's tools. You are constantly asking to "go", and you don't really care where, you just want to go explore the world! I love hearing you talk and point out everything you see. You have also become quite the navigator in the car. You point out your favorite stores (Target and HEB - that's my girl!) and your favorite restaurant (Chick-fil-a) every time we pass one. You also try to give directions and get mad if we are not going in the direction you wished, apparently your Mommy was the same way.

Ainslee, I really admire how social you are. You make friends with people in stores all the time, just like your Pop. Your favorite place to be is church. You have always been great at going to your Sunday school class and eagerly run into the room. One time Daddy went to pick you up after church and as soon as you saw him you sat down on the ground and said "No!" So he just left you to play a little longer. I think you will do great when you get to school!

Mommy and Daddy have loved watching you become the little girl that you are today. You seem to have so many talents and interests already, but we can't wait to see what you choose to pursue. We both love you so very much and are so proud of you! Happy birthday, sweet girl!