Our house fix is finally nearing an end! We still have a little wallpaper to patch, and then the dining room can actually get moved back to the dining room. Here are some pictures of the upstairs bedroom and bathroom, all pretty now!
Believe it or not, Kayla will be 12 this Saturday! She is having a few girl friends over for a sleepover Saturday night. It’s crazy to me that I can read the cousin blogs, with babies meeting those milestones, and then look at my two and realize how BIG they are! And how long ago those baby milestones are, and yet they don’t feel like it should be that long. Kayla is turning into quite a special young adult, with a crazy sharp intellect and a kind heart. She wants to work the church food pantry Saturday morning – that’s the kind of girl she is.
Ashley amazes me constantly with the piano. The video is of her playing her version of
“The Entertainer” from her level F book. She taught this to herself. She has only had 1 lesson in the last 6 weeks. She just decided she wanted to play it, so she plugged away at it and learned it all alone. There is no doubt that piano lessons for her are one of the best investments we are making.
Love the color blue you picked! It looks great!
Go Ashley – I am SO impressed with your playing!! I have played that song myself and know how hard it is (and you play it better than me too!).
Wish we could be there to celebrate with Kayla in person, but we’ll see you all soon after, and we can’t wait!
I love the blue too! You need some kind of awesome painting hung above the bed now.
The girls are so much bigger now, but when all the cousins are adults, it won’t seem like much at all. I remember them as babies just like it was yesterday. They are both really special girls.
Really nice job playing, Ashley, especially with the extra nerves knowing you are being recorded. Now you and Kayla need to work on a duet!
Great job, Ashley!! I had the pleasure of hearing you play in person at my house. You have a very special talent!
Twelve years old!!!! Wow, Kayla! I remember when I first decided to take care of you when you were 5 months old so Mommy could work, and it was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I will always treasure the time I spent with you then, and I love spending time with you now. You have grown up to be such an amazing young lady, and I’m so very proud of you. I love you very much and wish you a very Happy 12th Birthday on Saturday!
Ashley, I also loved it when you were born and you stayed with Gramma, too. Where did the time go? You’re already in 3rd grade!!
The house renovations turned out great! I love all the blue! I also love that you wanted me to help put all of the colors together, and wanted me to help decide on accessories. It means a lot to me. 🙂
Love and hugs to my very special girls,
Gramma
Ashley,
“Thunderous applause !!!! ” 🙂 🙂 Even if you can’t “hear it”, it is there !!!! 🙂 🙂
Kayla,
“Twelve Years !!!! ” 🙂 🙂 Hope your birthday is the very happiest !!:) 🙂 🙂
Heather, Kevin,
You have brought into the world, and raised, two of the most fabulous young women it has ever been my blessing to know.
Dad
OK I’m getting old…..I meant to add:
….. of the Six that I do know, You Heather, Kayla, Ashley, Tiffanie,Shannon, and Erin.
Good afternoon from the East Coast!! Wow, the Komac household has been really busy!! Your home improvements look marvelous!! Ashley, you really are quite the pianist!! I hope that some day soon you could play for Uncle Rich and I. Hearing you “live” is always better than in a video….and you are awesome in your video!! Kayla!! 12 years old!!!! Happy Birthday (tomorrow!!!!!). I remember when your Mom and your Cousins Carrie and Michael were born. Hmmmm, it seems like yesterday to me too!! Kayla, enjoy your birthday!! Ashley, beautiful music!! Hugs and Love. 🙂
March 16…HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY, Kayla!!! I love you very much XXXX