Ellie’s 6th birthday

Dear Ellie,

I was in total shock when I woke up on December 14, 2012.  It just doesn’t seem like six years should pass so quickly. 

You changed SO much this year.  Going from 5 to 6 was some major growing up for you.  I would say that I would like to freeze time, but truthfully, you change daily and watching you grow and learn is an amazing gift for us to witness.

You are my artistic, dreamer child.  You love to love, you are maternal, girly, and sensitive. 

Your birthday started like they all do…happy birthday breakfast with a gift, a trip to Sugarland to get all dolled up and then visit bubba.

For your birthday party you asked for a painting/rainbow party.  We invited your friends to Painting with a Twist and it was such an awesome experience.  You loved it, your friends loved it and the parents loved getting to take home their kiddos creations.  You made a great choice and I can’t wait to hang up your crazy reindeer picture every year during the holidays!

Balloons to our Bennett…Happy Birthday, little hero!  We love you and you are ALWAYS in our hearts and on our minds.

Dear Ellie and Bennett,

Happy 6th birthday, little miracles!  You are two of the greatest loves of my life.  You two made me a mommy which will stand as the best day of my life forever.  I can’t believe how quickly the years pass. 

Ellie, you have changed and grown into such a fabulous little lady.  Your outer beauty is mesmerizing, but what’s inside of you in enviable.  Your heart and sole are so kind.  I pray that as you grow you continue to live for Him and like Him.  It makes mommy and daddy proud that you do that daily now. 

Bennett, you bless us daily all the way from Heaven which is so awesome.  We miss knowing who you would be here, but that makes meeting you again one day even more exciting.  I live each day remembering the strength you displayed daily and that makes me know accomplishing ANYTHING is possible.   You are our light, little hero.

I love both of you always and forever,

Mommy