Simply Jaimie: An Update On All Things Hannah Betty

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

An Update On All Things Hannah Betty

Hannah Betty Craig

Hannah is growing up so quickly! It seems like everyday she gets a little bit taller and a little bit more mature. On one hand, I want to slow down time and keep her little; on the other hand, I want to continue to see her grow and learn. Regardless of what I want, everyday she will get a little bit older.

Hannah continues to be the happy little girl she has always been. She always has a smile on her face, and just wants to run and play. She loves playing on the playground, riding her scooter, and picking up roly polys (bugs!) I think they are disgusting, and have to tell her over and over to take them out of my house! She thinks they are fascinating, especially when they curl up. She continues to ask if she can keep them as pets. The answer will always be no. . . . . . until she wears Aaron and I down.

Hannah loves people! She thinks everyone is her friend, and gets so excited when she gets to see her cousins. She, like me, gets excited easily. Brynn and Hannah are two and a half months apart, and are still best friends. They, like most girls their age, are best friends one day and not the next. However, they are always friends by the end of the day, and love to play together. It has been so fun to see their friendship grow.

Hannah is lucky to be in a big primary class at church. She can't remember any of their names, but tells me about all her friends at church. She will draw them pictures during sacrament meeting, and give them hugs when it is time to go.

One of Hannah's favorite activities this summer has been swimming lessons. She has done two sessions and has improved tremendously. When she started swim lessons in Provo, she couldn't really do anything. Over the 16 classes she has done, she can now front crawl, turn from her front to her back, and (as you can see from the picture) float on her back. I am not kidding when I tell you she can float for days. The teacher gets them in position and waits to see how long they can float. Hannah can float for so long that she ends up having to stop her so they can continue with the class.

She loves swim and grows more confident everyday.

Hannah is super independent, and loves to pick out her own clothes. Usually, I don't let her look too mis-matched.

Hannah is my mini me, and sometimes we will sing our conversations. Talking can be so boring. She is pretty darn funny, and is always coming up with her own jokes that she loves to tell us at dinner. Although her favorite joke will always be the interrupting cow one.

Knock Knock

Who's there?

The interrupting cow

the interrupt -

MOO!!!!

Hannah is so sweet and loving. She shows compassion and love whenever it is needed. She is genuinely concerned for others. She gets that from her Dad.

If you are feeling sad, she will brighten your day. She loves to give hugs and kisses to everyone, including strangers. Seriously, she hugged the man who put in my parent's stove.

I love that she is mine, and that she got my looks and Aaron's kind heart.

She is the perfect big sister, and makes our family so much more fun!

I couldn't imagine life without her. I thank Heavenly Father everyday for her.