I don’t think Mary Grace’s birthday last Saturday could have better encapsulated who she is.  It was a day of contrasts as she pedaled away on her new, sparkly, oh-so-tacky princess bike in her pirate get-up.  The girl in pink ruffles ridiculously pumped about skull and crossbones cupcakes.  Pirate eyepatches at a gymnastics party.

And it was perfect.

The only problem now?  “Mom.  I wanna do gymnastics every day.”

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Had to include this picture, albeit blurry… because fo REAL who woulda guessed last December that, 10 months later, our teeny little Elizabeth would be jumping like a crazy person on a trampoline and loving every minute of it.  It was straight amazing watching her keep up with the “big kids” at the party without hesitation or fear.

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Such a fun day!

Till next year… (when she’s five. five?  five???)