Happy Birthday Leah!

Leah, today you are 7. Wow you are growing up. You are such a beautiful young lady. You have your daddy's eyes, and they are just gorgeous on you. When I was pregnant with you, you were the most wiggly baby ever. Wiggled all the time. I didn't have an ultrasound until I was about 35 weeks along, and that was b/c I had fallen. I spent all that time wondering if I would have a little girl, and hoping I would, to go with my little boy. I had even bought you a little pink before I knew....you know, "just in case". I was picturing a little blond haired girl/boy running around with Noah, and wow were we surprised when you came along with all that beautiful black hair! You were a sweet baby from the beginning. You slept almost the whole night the very first night home from the hospital. You ahve been my sweety, peacemaker, rule follower, calm in the storm ever since. When your brother and sister are fighting, I can usually look over at you sitting so calmly, just tuning it out. For the moment, you have left behind your drama queen status, and I know I can always count on you to have peace. You are so laid back, but also still, my wiggliest child. I love to take you with me shopping....it is just like having a friend along.

You are my super reader, and super speller, and always take the most time with your handwriting and coloring, and do a great job at it. You are my long-legs Leah...you will be tall just like your momma and Aunt Kara. You have such nice thick hair, that all your family would love to have. You have a witt about you like none other.....you are a lot like your daddy. You love to cook, made your own birthday cupcakes, and such a big help with me in the kitchen. You are so good with the babies, so gentle, and love to take care of them. You will be a wonderful momma some day!

I love you so much Leah, and you are such a blessing to me. I am so proud to be your momma, your teacher, and your friend.