Happy Birthday Maren

Maren turned 3 on July 1.  Her birthday is at an odd time--we seem to always be on vacation during it.  Fortunately, she doesn't seem to care yet!

Portland Children's Museum

Smores at G&G Rands' firepit

Swimming--she loves it as long as she has her water wings!

Carousel in Seattle

Coulon Park in Seattle

She wanted a butterfly cake.

Apparently, it didn't meet her standards.  (she really did love it!)

She loves puzzles

Arcadia Beach

Castle Rands-Broadbent

I'm so proud of my little Min.  She is so smart, sweet, sassy, and fun.  I love listening to her express herself (usually) as she discovers the world around her.  She wants to be independent and gets frustrated when she can't do something herself.  She's a tough kid and will defend herself--so don't mess with this girl! She loves her brother and is very forgiving.  She's trying to figure Elise out (and the feeling is mutual).  I'm going to start a "Mom and Maren Preschool" this school year and I am looking forward to getting to know Maren even better this next year of her life.  Happy Birthday Maren!