Parents, a princess and a pirate

Happy Birthday, Kylie Rose.

Kylie - we wanted to let you know how very special you are and how much daddy and I love you. Watching you grow into a school girl, from the little bitty 5lb, 14oz baby that you used to be has been such a joy. You're doing such exciting things right now - learning to read and spell, making new friends in school, maturing, doing so well in ballet.

You are a wonderful big sister to Matthew as well. He thinks you are the best and looks up to you. You have lots of patience with him and he learns so much from you.

You've lost your first tooth - how exciting! And the one next to it will be coming out within a few days. As I as holding your baby tooth, I was thinking about how much has changed in six years. Six year ago, on that same afternoon that you lost your tooth, I was beginning to feel my first labor pains. What a day that was!

We're so glad that you enjoyed your birthday surprise and we hope you remember it forever! Happy birthday, sweetheart!