It's hard to believe, but Callie Grace turned 7 on June 19...good grief where has the time gone?!We were in Austin staying at Scott and Alli's house due to Jack and Cal being in our dear friends David and Sara's wedding. We started the day with the traditional breakfast donuts, then birthday spankin' by Daddy, then on to swimming, cake (made by Aunt Alli!), and presents. Callie got the beloved DSi she has been asking for---thanks Grammy and Papa! She also got an awesome pair of boots and riding helmet from Scott and Alli, new crocs, and horseback riding lessons..she is in to horses if you couldn't tell! I can't believe she'll be in 2nd grade in the fall. I remember the day she was born, rather unexpectedly, at a mere 5 lbs, 6 oz---tiny thing! I can remember my father-in-law holding her in one hand, she was so small. Now she can read, work double digit/borrowing addition problems, ride a horse, swim like a fish, fix her own hair, and legitimately help with Macie!
Things I Love About Callie:
--she loves socks--crazy, don't match anything, obnoxious socks!
--she LOVES stuffed animals (so do I)
--She has a huge lisp due to her two front teeth missing
--She loves arts and crafts, and is very creative
--She still prefers play baths to showers
--She almost always laughs when she is running
--She thinks earthworms are "cute"
--She would eat a whole watermelon if I let her
--She has a spunky, defiant attitude that, Lord willing, we can train into a determined perserverance in everything she does!
--She has the patience of a gnat with Jack, but loves to teach him things
--She is very independant, but not afraid to ask to snuggle
Happy Birthday, sweet Callie!!
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Our dear friend Bobby (aka David Anderson), got married on June 19 to sweet Sara Gregersen. For those of you who don't know David, he is a friend of ours from college days who lived near us and actually with us when we lived in New Braunfels. During that time Callie was born and as a toddler, refused to learn "David" and instead called him "Bobby"--we don't know why, but it stuck. So, he's Bobby to us! Callie and Jack, along with Elisabeth, Hogan, Gates, and Beck Leftwich were honored to be the kiddos in the wedding. It did take a little convincing for Callie at first, because that day was her birthday, and she wasn't sure her having to be in a wedding was the right birthday present! But, we told her she was getting an "aunt Sara" for her birthday, so that was good enough for her! The wedding was beautiful and so much fun! The little boys in their tuxes, dubbed "The Little Dudes", were so handsome and the girls were pretty princesses. Sheridan and I were a little nervous, but they all behaved wonderfully and did a great job. Bryan was a groomsman, with Stephen Grove, Chris Kneip, Max Slicker, Jonathan Anderson, Michael Anderson, Josh Leftwich, and Sara's brother. We are so happy for them...we've wished that special someone for Bobby for a long time, and God was just waiting to bring the perfect girl...and He did! We are so excited to get to know Aunt Sara more and more. Thank you Bobby and Sara for letting us be a part of your special day!
