My little friend

Isabel frequently has been telling me, "Mom, we're best friends! I love you!" She also loves to point out when we go somewhere just the two of us that it's "just the girls." She can be such my little buddy! I'm in love with her new shirt, and she's in love with this new purse, which makes her "just like mom!":

I think that Lucas being mobile and more interactive has made her a bit jealous. When I'm reaching my arms out to him to crawl to me, she'll often come running into them first. And when Lucas does something that gets my attention, she'll try to outdo it. Ahhh, sibling rivalry. She will have to learn to hold her own, being surrounded by brothers! I'm pretty sure she's capable of it, though. Love you little Isabel!