Happy Birthday Caroline!

Two years ago today you came into the world!  Since that time you have filled our hearts with such joy!

We have loved watching you grow and change from a precious baby to a beautiful little girl these past two years.  We love your tender heart and free-spirited personality.  You are so social, saying "Hi" with a smile and a wave to anyone you come in contact with, whether you know them or not.  You naturally gravitate to wherever people are, often dragging us down the street when we are outside in the evenings, to join whatever neighbors are outside at the time.  I think you are going to be an extrovert!

We love how you are so active and adventurous, wanting to try new things (except for food, that is) and you love going places.  You never sit still!  Daddy says you have two speeds:  running or asleep, and that's about right!

We adore how loving and affectionate you are, giving spontaneous hugs and kisses to those that you love.  It is so sweet to watch you nurture your "baby" and your beloved stuffed animals.  You often carry around as many as your little arms can possibly hold, give them adoring looks, and sometimes try to share your sippy cup or food with them.

We love how you are so affected by music.  Your little body simply can't be still when music is playing!  You have to dance!  It is so much fun to see you dancing and twirling around arms outstretched in careless abandon.

We hope that we are growing you towards knowing and loving the Lord.  You keep us all accountable to saying the blessing each night.  As soon as we all sit down you put your little hands together and look at us to indicate, "it's time to pray now," and you always end with an enthusiastic "Amen!"  Your favorite bedtime song is still "O How I Love Jesus" and you are able to sing more of the words with us now.

You are such a precious gift from God and I hope that you know how much you are loved!  Happy birthday, sweet girl!