Changes in Energy

Did you know that the number eleven, as the fifth lowest prime number, has supposed power?
Those who recognize the meaning of number Eleven in their lives are quite sensitive to vibrational frequencies...
Pretty Wacko huh?

Abbie began her 11th birthday with a tour-guided hike with Sam, Zach, Dad, and Ted
(Who is Ted? An awesome guide who knew the ins and outs of everywhere).

Reaching great heights after surgery --quite a feat!

Her shirt reads "Fish Lake Girl."

The recipient of "Newsies" (a true family favorite)
When they returned we all headed into the heart of Fruita. We visited the one room school house, explored the Ripple Rock learning center, watched a short film on the way Capital Reef came to be, and relaxed with a picnic lunch and a game of Frisbee.

Odd jobs around the Fruita farm

hard at work grinding the corn
We then returned to Torrey and went swimming, and then to the new pizza place in town for dinner and a special Oreo malt for the birthday girl.

After a dip in the pool

1 and 1 equals 11, see?

Oh we've got trouble...with a capitol T that rhymes with P that stands for...

Abbie is a thinker. She makes correlations and witty comments that surprise me. Abbie is a talker. As a baby she refused to work on any signs --she'd much rather express her thoughts verbally (and she does). Abbie is a helper. She's determined in her efforts to be aware of needs, and offer to meet those needs before being asked (unless it involves my need to have her room tidy -- and then she'll reluctantly set about her task as long as she can listen to a book on tape while working). Abbie is no longer a little girl. She will begin middle school this year and is anticipating much change. She is restless to move out of primary, and is already offering her services to the Sunbeam teacher who seems a bit overwhelmed.

Abbie is socially confident with adults. She sets up her own hair appointments, made up her own "Summer School" and called all the moms with children in the ward. Phoning, selling --socializing are not my fortes, but I have encouraged it in her. I have wanted to have her feel that she has good wings, and that as long as they're pointed in the right direction --I'll allow her to fly.

I can feel it though --I can feel the "Tween" setting in and am a bit melancholy about the strength and increased energy in each new flight.

Looking forward....