The Draz Fam

Three quick stories:
1. Karli’s big-girl bed.
When Jen was about six she decided that she HAD to have a canopy bed. After an extensive search we found the perfect one. She loved it so much that I was determined so save it in case she had a little girl of her own. Every time we moved over the years Jim patiently moved the frame and canopy. Finally it was time to pass the bed on to Karli. We retrieved it from the basement, made a few repairs and set it up. Karli was thrilled–until it was actually time to go to sleep in it, that is. It has now been set up in her room for several weeks. Each night we ask her whether she wants to sleep in her big-girl bed and each night the answer is, “Maybe tomorrow!”

2. Picture time.
Karli is certainly accustomed to having her picture taken; after all we’ve taken at least one picture every single day since her birth. Usually she is cooperative, knowing that the sooner she gives us her “pretty smile,” the sooner we’ll be done. Lately she has become more resistant; guess it was inevitable. Here’s what happened when I saw her playing in the shower the other day.
Me: Karli, you look so cute. Let me take your picture.
Karli’s response:

Me: Karli, I’ll give you a treat if you let me take your picture.
Karli: What kind of treat?

Me: Some ice cream.
Karli’s response:

3. Fun with Auntie Dana.
Dana visited on Saturday. She cooked a wonderful dinner for us and built a paper towel tower with the children.




Nana Barb
“A life-long blessing for children is to fill them with warm memories of times together. Happy memories become treasures in the heart to pull out on the tough days of adulthood.” Charlotte Davis Kasl