Happy Birthday My Baby Girl!

Dear Tristan,
I cannot believe another year has flown by so quickly! I am so thankful God gave you to me and I thank him every day! This is your special day! My big 3 year old! Last night your Daddy put together your Barbie Dream House...we talked about what your reaction would be when you walked in and saw the Barbie Dream House. We were correct! We know you too well! You don't want to show your emotions too much to us and you make this little whimpering sound...it almost sounds like you are about to cry! But, you aren't! You were just too excited and couldn't hide the emotion and it just comes out sounding really funny! Ha! Anyhow, you enjoyed opening your presents and all your new Barbie things. Poppy and Lima took you and Cooper to eat where ever y'all wanted for your birthday and you chose Mexican (because u both wanted gum out of the gum ball machine). Poppy taught Cooper a new chord in his guitar and also tuned his guitar for him. Lima got you a swimsuit, a Barbie camera, Barbie shoes and Barbie jewelry! This afternoon we went to pick out your cupcakes for school and got a balloon! We had a great day together and I cherish all of our moments!

Hopefully, years from now, you and Cooper will look back at this Blog that i have created for us and enjoy reading memories from your childhood. Last year I left you a poem for your birthday and I thought I would continue that tradition... I found something from this artist who Mimi introduced me to.

Wisdom for My Daughter
Your future does not lay in front of you...it lies deep inside of you•Life is not about finding yourself...it's about creating yourself•when life becomes a roller coaster, climb into the front seat, throw your arms in the air and enjoy the ride•rise by lifting others•When life gets crazy, do something normal...and if life gets too normal do something crazy•Always be nice•Life is about how you handle plan B• Practice the art of listening• Find the joy in all the choices you make• Remember, in the end, good girls ALWAYS win• Never Forget...I will love you forever, FOR ALWAYS and no matter what!
Yours Truly,
Mommy