Emily is Six!

Our baby girl is six today and this year, like all of the others, I am stunned by how quickly the time goes.  Emily has grown by leaps and bounds these last twelve months.  She marched through kindergarten with determination and has done a terrific job, making Lee and I so proud of all of her hard work and accomplishments.  She is both fiercely independent and amazingly clingy, depending on the circumstances.  We are always surprised by the things that she says and she always makes us laugh.  She is generous with her kisses, loving and nurturing, and kind to others (most of the time).  Over the last year, she started playing soccer; learned to swim without a bubble; is just about ready to read on her own; can do simple math; went on her first, all-by-herself-no-mommy-needed play date; and became a very responsible little girl.  We are very proud of the little person she is growing into and cannot wait to see what the next year will bring!!  Happy birthday sweet little baby Emily!!!  We love you.