HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEXIS

Lexie is 5 today! I really can't believe it has been 5 years since she came into my life. Last night she fell asleep on my lap and she curled her hand around my finger - just like she used to do as a baby and I marvelled at how much she has grown. She informed me today that she is not my baby girl anymore and I of course explained that she will ALWAYS be my baby girl even if she is 5, 25 or 55. She also asked me if I noticed that she grew taller AND her feet grew. Of course I noticed - I felt it deeply that while she may only be growing slowly in her mind in mine her life seems on fast forward. I just need days like today when I can hit the stop button and remember all of the reasons we love her.

I love her big blue eyes

I love how she wants to be with me (Mom) all the time and cries when I leave

I love how she takes charge in each and every situation

I love that she thanks me for washing her princess underwear

I love that she loves to snuggle and still wants me to pick her up

I love her infectious giggle

I really love it when she gets going with her giggle. It makes us all laugh

I love her power to communicate. She should be a lawyer. She is very good at arguing her point.

I love how excited she gets when she does something well

I love how creative she is

I love all the little pictures she draws for me and puts on my desk, my bed or under my door.

I love how she begs to sit next to Callen every time we get in the car.

I love how she makes a new friend every where we go.

I love watching her try to be like her big sister and I really love it when her sister notices that and takes her under he rwing

I love how she sings and mouths the words even if she doesn't know them.

I love how she helps Callen turn cartoons on in the morning and even gets him a snack if he's hungry.

I love the strength and strong will in her personality and I marvel and wonder about what she will do with all of the talents that she has.

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY LEXIE! You are truly one of a kind

Lexie's special birthday breakfast

Her special birthday cake. She requested a chocolate cake - she is a girl after my own heart.