This is Lillian.

She is bright and curious and wears her emotions on her sleeve. You always know how she is feeling by just looking at her face. Such an expressive face! Her eyes sparkle when she is happy and burn when she is angry. They also gleam mischievously.

She has such a big personality. She loves the color pink, shoes, necklaces, Tinker Bell, Wonder Pets, playing with Samuel, dancing, singing, eating, helping Mommy, being with Daddy, and anyone who will read to her. Oh and hats.

She also loves her friends and swinging.


She doesn't quit and can be quite stubborn (a trait she gets from me, I'm afraid). She is incredibly curious and inquisitive. All of these traits get her into a lot of trouble, but they also get her out of a lot of trouble. I am comforted in some ways to know that she will be a strong young woman.
She turned 2 last Friday and already she completely amazes me. Dear Lillian, I love you. I love your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your dancing, and the complete joy you have in life. Happy Birthday to one incredible little girl (because I just can't call you my baby-girl anymore, can I?).