Dear Lily,
A few days ago you turned 3 years old. I can't believe it. I wonder if I'm going to say that at each of your birthdays. You have emerged from the baby stages into a really cool kid. You are growing tall and your baby fat is beginning to fade. I am reminded of you as an infant when I look at your pudgy wrists and round face, but I know you are changing fast. You are smart, kind, polite, creative, and much more. You talk a mile a minute. You spend most of your days acting out stories with figurines, dolls, and stuffed animals. You are particularly drawn to anything to do with a princess or fairy but your stories are not limited to fairies and princesses. You come up with fantastic stories that have multiple elements, plot, and resolution. One of my favorite things to do is watch you and Daddy make up stories together. You love to dance around the house and play dress-up. You have a sincere kindness about you. You get really really concerned when Rio is close to danger (like getting his fingers close to the door jamb). You give me hugs and kisses all the time and tell me how much you love me. Remember that when you are 15. I love you with all my heart!
Here is a picture of you wearing a dress of mine when I was about your age:
Grandma Mandy is arriving in 2 weeks to celebrate your birthday and Rio's baptism. So, we haven't had your birthday party yet. We had a really nice birthday weekend though. Here you are opening your gifts first thing int he morning:
Breakfast of chocolate donuts for the birthday girl:
Then we met up with Aunt Heidi, Uncle Steven, Audrey, and Jack at the Village Country Shops in Bothell. We went on a train ride:
And played on the playground:
We took your new bike out for a spin:
Picnic dinner at Madison Park beach with Kim and Grant:
Happy birthday Lily! We love you so much!
Love,
Mommy
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