Three

The other day we visited with Viviana's new Pediatrician and as briefly as we could... we recounted her story so that she could then be referred on to some specialists for some issues she's been dealing with.

It's truly humbling to recount in our minds, hearts, and out loud, the experiences that brought us to today... the here and now...

three glorious years old. This is late... almost three months late, but our blog book wouldn't be complete without the proper birthday tributes.

A few weeks ago someone asked me when we're going to get those 14 hemangiomas taken care of (meaning, when will she have them surgically removed because they are unsightly, annoying, and bothersome)? I have to say, that it made me think a little, because even though I know they aren't 'normal,' neither is she. She's extraordinary in every way and I think sometimes those physical representations, even the unsightly hemangiomas, leftover from her beginnings... are the only physical reminder left on her that miracles do happen. They tell her story.

I was going to just list the *THREE* things we adore most about you at this stage.... but I couldn't stop, because there are just so many things to love, and we don't want to forget...

*Your larger-than-life smiles and personality.

*You always beg, complete with jumping up & down, "Can I come, can I come?" when someone heads out the front door with keys in hand. You don't ever intend on being left behind!

*Your sweet and simple prayers... and the fact that you insist on saying the family prayer every night.

*The way you take charge and boss your older sisters around... because you CAN.

*The amount of loves and cuddles that flow from you.

* The bond you have with your family... unique, special, and different bonds with each one of us.

*The key you have to your daddy's heart... you adore him just as much as he adores you.

*Your excitement and love of music, and of your nursery class at church.

*You're an independent little soul.
*The way you say, "o-tay"
*The way you tell us something, followed by:  "I killing" (translation:  I'm kidding)

*Your favorites are: Dora cuddling sweets opening the car door by yourself going potty all by yourself singing & dancing with your sisters getting dressed and re-dressed 10x a day your 'spot' on the sofa Dad's i-touch mom's i-pod Wubbzy stealing Dad's diet coke booking it down the hallway still half-asleep to cuddle with mom & dad... at 3am.

* And like momma, you MUST wear bling.

You are a true joy

{even if you do drive me nuts sometimes with all your energy}.

xo forever,