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I have to say that this little gourmet popcorn shop was a brainstorm as a social gathering spot on the part of someone! Very Cool!

This is Shayla, Lani, Katie Jo, and I hanging out a bit today.

Today is the day before Shayla's Actual Birthday proper and we're here at Zilker Park/Barton Sprngs. to ride the kiddie train in about an hour. I thought I'd take the opportunity to post a photo assortment. There's no better day than a day like today with clear skies and bright sunshine.

It still amazes me that our 3 yr. old daughter Shayla will remain in her room Every Morning until we open her door and invite her to begin the day. As many of you know with small kiddos, they are apt to wake at the not quite, but almost crack of dawn. We aim to 'get her' as soon as we are physically able once we get up after rubbing our eyes and washing our faces--you know the drill. What is amazing about this child is that she has NEVER tried to come out of her room and start her day without us, Ever!
If she gets up before us she will sing and play, and this is what usually signals me that it's time to get going, unless I have set an alarm for something, in which case I will be up before she is.
We have instructed her that if she has to go to the bathroom in the morning she is free to open her door and go to the john (which she is able to do on her own and sometimes prefers it), but so far she has not taken us up on this.
It is quite astounding really as I have heard many horror stories of the early morning 're-arranging' that these little people can do to the living room. We are really fortunate in this particular behavior of hers, and I have to keep reminding myself of that, and also....it could change at any time. :)