Happy Birthday, Kallie!!

My sweet little Kallie turned 3 today! It's hard to imagine that much time has already passed since she was born. I remember her birth like it was a few months ago. Today, we had a "Little Einsteins" party with 6 of her friends from the ward/neighborhood, (since they're pretty much the same). We went on a mission to Orchestra Ocean, found Leo's glasses, and danced like June. We even had a Rocket birthday cake! Kallie aboslutely LOVED it! After the work I did to make it happen, it really made me happy to see her enjoy her party so much.

Here are the things I want to remember about my Kallie right now:

• Kallie is a great little helper. She loves to share with her sister and usually sets a great example for Whitney.
• Kallie is a very loving child. She has to give Whitney loves before bed and when they first wake up.
• Kallie is quick to apologize. She recognizes when she has done something wrong and says sorry very easily.
• Kallie is a creative little person. She got an easel for her birthday today and didn't want to stop painting when it was time for bed. She loves to use her markers and color pictures as well.
• Kallie is often 3 going on 13. Sometimes I think a much older person is stuffed inside her little body--as she thinks she can do anything and everything she sees the grown ups do.
• Kallie is very friendly and social. She will strike up a conversation with anyone who looks like they might be half-way interested in talking back to her. She loves to play with her friends and quite often doesn't want to come home because she's having such a great time with them.
• Kallie is a curious kid. She likes to understand how and why things are the way they are. She is constantly asking "Why?" (I'm sure it's the age) and seems to understand most of the explanations. Unfortunately, it's her curiosity that gets her in trouble most of the time.
• Kallie is also very persistent and independent. She likes to do things by herself with no help from anyone. And, she will usually "go and do" instead of asking for permission first. I guess she subscribes to the "it's better to ask forgiveness than permission" school of thought.

It's just amazing to see all that Kallie has learned in the past 3 years of her life. I love having her in our family--she is already a great big sister and I look forward to watching her continue to grow and develop her many talents throughout her life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KALLIE!!