Dear Adelynn,

(For my own journaling purposes)Happy Birthday! I can not believe you are already 3 years old! What a big girl you are. It seems not long ago that you were in my belly and growing. I loved feeling you kick and move, and shy away when I tickled your back, and I remember fondly every morning when you would get those little hiccups and Daddy and I would giggle to feel those little jolts in my belly. Funny that you still shy away when I tickle your back! I also remember clearly the day I went in to deliver you. I was so nervous and so excited, and I didn't know what to expect, but I was overjoyed when I had a perfect delivery, and rather enjoyed it actually! I cried such joyous tears when I held you for the first time. What a wonderful moment to see our family begin to grow with you my sweet Adi! And who knew that I would give birth to the most beautiful baby?! And now you have blossomed into a beautiful little girl. You have such a delightful personality. You are so helpful, and thoughtful to everyone, especially to Mom and Dad and sister. You make us all laugh. Sometimes I wonder where that little firecracker sense of humor and attitude came from! but, we are so glad you have it, it is who you are, and we love you for it. I love how every morning you crawl into bed and cuddle with me and then nicely remind me that you would like breakfast. I love the way you tell me you love me. I love how you quote movies and say "ha ha, that's so funny", and then laugh at yourself because you think that YOU are so funny. I love that you can talk and talk and talk non-stop and never run out of anything to say. I love it when I lay on your lap and you sweetly run your fingers through my hair and play with it. I love that you still call me momma. I love it when you make me dance for you and then clap for me when I am done and tell me I am beautiful. I love everything about you Adi. You are very smart, and so talented too. I was so proud to watch you dance your little heart away for Santa this week. You are a very beautiful ballerina. How ever did I get so lucky to have a daughter as kind and funny and sweet as you? We all had a wonderful time sharing your birthday with you this Friday. I hope you enjoyed it too. I love you so much, and consider myself the luckiest Mother in the World to have the challenge, privelage, and blessings of being able to raise you. Happy Birthday Dear Adelynn.

Love,

Momma