Who Knew....

......at such a young age two little girls could love each other so much.

They have been friends since January of 2008 (3 years, 3 months).

About a half a year after we met, I needed someone to watch Grace two days a week while I worked.

I couldn't find anyone-we'll anyone I would trust with Grace.  All my meetings with people were disasters and I was devastated.  Then Jennifer told me she would watch Grace for me and they took her in like family.  The girls bonded and became sisters.  And, even after Jennifer had her second baby and stopping watching Grace on a regular basis their friendship remained and we continued to get together on a weekly basis. 

When we moved to Eburg 7 months ago we knew it would be hard on them but we didn't know it would be to the extent it has been.

They actually long for each other.

Grace keeps asking/pleading/begging me to allow us all to live together.  

She just can't fathom her life with out her best friend.  

And, Grace T. makes up songs about missing her friend.

I had tears in my eyes watching and listening to her song about Grace S.: You can watch it HERE

I've been grateful that we have been able to go back to Ptown 4 times with in our first five months away, but mine still doesn't understand why it can't be more often.

Grace and Jennifer came for a girls weekend April 2 and April 3-just in time for Gracie's Birthday.  

They had a blast together but of course wanted more, more more time together.

Gracie S. cried for an hour after they left and then again for about two hours at bed time asking my why God would let us move here if it meant she couldn't be near her best friend.  It broke my heart.  

Below are some photos of their time together this weekend (minus the birthday party-that will be a separate post).  It was a special time.  And, we can't wait for them to come visit again. We have lots of places we want to take them so the girls can explore and learn and have fun together.

At Carey Lake

We picked up Subway for a picnic dinner.

Sadly the main area was closed due to flooding but we made due and found a side trail (that was also flooded) and the girls had fun exploring and being kids.  

They were having too much fun to eat.  

Finding a worm

The worm

The best of friends

Silly gooses

And, they are off.

Whoa-big tress and lots of flooded land.  FUN!  

In the middle of the flooded trail were a violinist and a flutist playing beautiful music.  It felt like it was a concert just for us.  I like to say I hired them to surprise Grace for her birthday(wink, wink)

Loren had to rescue us girls from the flooded parts of the trail

Yep-see-the flooded trail. So fun to walk in-if you have rain boots-smart girl Gracie T.

This mama forgot her rain boots-Oops

Back at home while eating dinner.

LOVE

Make Up and Nail Polish Fun

Look at my pretty finger nails. I painted them all by myself

Eye Shadow

Thata girl

And, what's a make up night with out coloring our bodies.

 Bath time

Bath time fun.

 Bedtime 

Yes-they are both wearing footy dino PJs.

Gracie T. is singing a T-Rex song from Dino Train.  I wish I had video taped it.  

 Sunday, April 3rd in our backyard. 

Collecting grass & dirt for their birds nest

adding water to make mud in the nest

The finished product-way to go girls. 

Look what we did!

And, now off to water the rose bushes

Grace and Jennifer, thank you so much for joining us this weekend.  It was fun, fun, fun!!  I can't wait until the 16th when we can meet up in Seattle for the day.  Grace is already counting down.  11 days to go.  We love you girls.