it's a beautiful day in the neigborhood...

We have started to thaw out here in Georgia and I must say, it's a welcome change. While out and about the other day running errands, the girls and I stopped by Sweet Apple Park in Roswell. It was such a great park, with lots of play options and for the first time, Sammy was able to keep up with Cara. I sat back and watched as the two of them ran around laughing, and felt so blessed. I always wanted just one kid, mostly for selfish reasons, and even after Cara, I felt that adding another would just be too much. But watching them play together as sisters at the park was such a special moment for me as a mom. I gave each of them a best friend for life and now, as they grow, I really see the value in them being close in age. I snapped the picture above after Cara insisted on walking her sister up the sidewalk. I hope she continues to always provide a hand for her little sister to hold.