2008 in Review

So, I thought I would review all things the girl's have accomplished this past year. :) So, here are their Top Tens:

Ayla - Let's see......
1. grew an insane amount and is very tall
2. Learned to read AND write most of the alphabet.
3. Learned to write her own name (today, she also wrote Daddy's name and David's)
4. Can now count up to 20
5. Developed and fine tuned her amazing imagination, evolving into puppet shows, making up her own songs and stories, and creating her own set of multiple personalities (when she is a boy, her name is Aiyah and when she is not Ayla, she is Daisy. AHAHA)
6. Got to be flower girl at her Aunt Henry's wedding and stole the show (welcome to the fam, Uncle Jeff!)
7. Her artistic ability is becoming quite astounding. I will take some pictures this week of her works. I can't believe these come from a 3 year old!
8. Has maintained a perfect memory of the past year on what her 4th birthday party theme will be and has reminded ME at least every month. "I'm going to be 4 on my Hot Dog Party."
9. Adjusted amazingly well to her move to Colorado and proclaims to everyone that it is where we live.
10. Immediately recognizes Barack Obama on TV or when hearing his name on the radio "Mom, they said Back Bama!" or "That's Bark O Mama!" Tee hee

Miss Sophie:
1. Learned to walk and run
2. has started trying to draw and write like Ayla and is very intent on it.
3. Learned to use sign language to communicate. Her vocabulary includes: nurse, sleep, more, please, thank you, and all done
4. Has started to learn to vocalize some words. Mostly only mama, but she throws Ayla and Daddy in there, too.
5. Became highly proficient at saying "yes" or "no" by shaking/nodding her head profusely.
6. Has learned to become a good playmate for Ayla
7. Has learned to be a pain in the rear to Ayla
8. When I am sweeping or vacuuming, she has learned to help by getting her own broom and vacuum.
9. Seems to have learned humor and is wonderful at "trying" to make us all laugh at her antics
10. Become a sweet snuggler who can tell everyone "night night" with kisses and hugs before bed.