For My Girl

I love the way you light up a room. You find the greatest joy in making other people smile and laugh.

I love that you are unashamed in your killer dance moves and singing skills.

I love that when I hold you (especially when you're tired), you instinctively take a strand of my hair and twirl it between your little fingers.

I love that you're a mama's girl.

I love the deep belly laugh you have...the one when your daddy is tickling you. Just when I think you can't handle it for another second, you ask for more. And your laughter continues to fill the room.

I love that you are so expressive. You have the cutest little face (even when you're not a happy camper).

I love that you would rather be outside in the sunshine playing in the dirt.

I love that you have become a cuddler in your toddler hood.

I love that you are kind-hearted.

I love watching your face light up when daddy comes home from work and you run to give him 'lovins.'

I love that you'd rather talk to your stuffed animals than play with your dolls.

I love that you are determined and opinionated. Especially when it comes to shoes and clothes.

I love your sweet piggy tails (when you keep them in).

I love that you're most favorite thing to do is color. I used to dream of coloring with my girl one day.

I love that you are turning into quite the manners girl..."peez," "tank yoo," "es yoo (for sneezes),"" yoo ah-kay?" have become a part of your little vocab.

I love watching you and daddy play Legos together.

I love that you have started calling people "honey."

I love that you are a little social butterfly.

I love that you're a bit sassy...sometimes. ;)

I love that you love edamame and avocados.

I love your unwavering spirit (some may call it a stubborn streak ;)) But, I pray that it translates into an unwavering commitment and relationship with Jesus one day.

I love that Tangled is your favorite movie and you want to watch it. every. day. ;)

I love watching you learn and discover new things everyday.

I love that I already know you are going to be a wonderful big sister to your soon-to-arrive little sister.

I love that I still have a few short months to be just Audrey's mama....trying not to take this time with you for granted.

And I love that this journey we have been on together for the past two years, has taught me so much about God and how He loves me (and you) with an unconditional love...just as I love you.


My sweet baby girl.... You are such a Joy and I'm so thankful I get to be your mama. And I love you always and forever just for being YOU!

Happy Happy 2nd Birthday!!