Valentine's Day

"Wow, it's Scooby Doo!"

"Plus a stuffed Scooby and Hello Kitty chocolate from mom & dad."

"I loved my Valentine."

Why I love having a little girl. Conversation last night:

Mom: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Kyla: A mom.

Mom: Why?

Kyla: Because you are fantastic!

Aww. . .heart melted.

Valentine's Morning

"All decked out in hearts (including underwear, socks, and back pockets of jeans)."

"I'm going to give Kaden a sucker, and he's going to bring me a diamond ring."

"Aren't these cool?"

"My other Valentine."

Baking Cupcakes

"Carefully putting in the pink liners."

"I wonder what pink cupcakes will taste like?"

"Decorating them by myself."

"Aren't they pretty?"

"Tasty, too."

Last Game of the Season

"Dribbling contest."

"Getting my award from Coach Jeff Kreill."

"My adoring coaches."

"Shaking hands."

"Showing off my cool certificate."

Basketball Pictures

"Just like dad."

"Me and my team."

Fun at School

"Check out my ride!"

"Speeding so fast that I'm a blur."

"Hanging with my friends at school."

February Randomness

"Reading myself a book."

"Yes, I found a Christmas decoration we missed."

"My new cup from Aunt Angela."

"Wiped out."

Advanced Beginner Swim Lessons

"I am such a girl. . .my toe nails had to match my bikini."

"I had to put put lipstick on before we left "for the boys." Yes, I seriously told mom this!"

"I'm so cute."

"Woo Hoo! Swimming!"

"Surrounded by boys again!"

Team Pictures

"All six K-1st Grade Basketball Teams. Kyla is in the front center of the really bright yellow ones."

"Between a few boys as always."

"Are we done, yet?"

"Done with basketball, and on to keeping warm before swimming."

Like Father. . .Like Daughter

"Daddy is in the center back (he is the tallest one) at his alumni basketball game. . .who knew that old guys could play!"

"Getting some pointers from the pro."

"I'll take that off your hands, coach!"

"Nothing but net!"

"I'm so cool."

"So, is this over yet? I'm so tired."