Birthday Girls

 My birthday is always extra special because I get to share it with my favorite little lady.  On August 7th, Olivia turned 5 and I turned 36.  We basically celebrated for a week straight.  Livi got some adorable presents from her sweet neighborhood girlfriends, including her very own toad bucket for all those toads she loves to catch!  On our actual birthday we got donuts for breakfast and Nolan planned a chocolate treasure hunt for me, complete with clues.  It was with old Easter candy <blech>, but I love his generous and thoughtful nature.  We went on a boat ride later that evening and got supper on the boat.  It was a beautiful night and it's always so fun to get out of the house for a bit.  Olivia still loves horses, so she was thrilled to get an American Girl sized horse that looks just like Elliot.  We had two cakes, and spent most of her birthday week at Three G's resort.  I think it's safe to say she had a pretty great fifth birthday!

Olivia,

It's hard to put into words how special you are to our family.  It's also hard to believe that you're five!  Time goes so fast!  You are still such a Mommy's girl, much to Daddy's dismay.  You love him too of course, but our bond goes deep! You are so clever, funny, and delightfully unique.  You love to make us laugh with the outlandish things you say.  We've learned during this pandemic that you really do need some one on one time with your grown ups.  We try to make that happen for you as often as we can, and you are often our sidekick on errands, even if it's just a car ride.  You really love going to the Briar House to get a special drink.  I like doing that too, especially with you.  You are smart as a whip and I know you'll do so great in Kindergarten this year, whatever that may look like.  You love to help me cook and are ALWAYS up for helping me make cookies.  You love animals, especially horses, dogs, and toads.  You talk about "your girl," Elliot all the time and love to play with Miles and Ravin.  You are a toad catching machine, and caught one or more almost every day all summer.  You LOVE to play outside, especially with your neighborhood friends.  You have spent most of the summer doing that.  It is the summer most kids dream about.  I'm so glad it's your reality.  You are such a brave girl and are almost always up for trying something new.  You are a very sweet sister to both of your brothers and try to look out for them.  Olivia, you are so deeply loved for the amazing person  you are. 

You have my heart always!

Love, 

Mom