Happy Birthday

Isabella,
WOW!!!  8....how does that happen.  I can't believe that it's been 8 years since I first saw you.  You are incredible sweet girl.  I love so many things about you....I often wonder what you will be like as you grow but also wish time would slow down some.  I have never met someone like you, not only are you breath taking but your wit makes me smile and want to scream at you all at once.  You are brilliant, you are strong and so soft at the same time.  Sometimes your softness scares me...I worry about you letting people take advantage of your giving heart.  What sucks the most is I know there is nothing I can do to save you from those lessons.  I just want you to always know I'm here, even if it's just to be mad at.  You had a wonderful party today....you and all of your friends went skating...I hope you always have the same excitement you have today.  You are my favorite person to get gifts for...you love it all..and your whole adorable face lights up when you open things!!  It is so much fun to watch.  Today your favorite things are slime and anything with JoJo.  I got you a you tube cooking book you were super pumped about and I can't wait for our first adventure making something out of the book!  I also hope baking is always our thing...I know it won't be cool when you are a teenager to bake with your Mom....if you don't tell anyone I won't hahahahhaa.  I hope you always know that you have so many people that love you and are always on your side.  I will always be your biggest cheerleader!  I love you my amazing girl...cheers to another great year!!
Love
Mommy

It's been over a year!!

Iz,
 Holy smokin applesauce I can't believe it's been almost a year since I've blogged!  Today I was thinking about how much you mean to me.  I don't think I tell you enough.  The weeks fly by....you are in 2nd grade now!  You have changed so much too.  Sometimes you worry a lot...you come by that naturally so you can blame me....I wish I could take some of that worry from you!  There are days when I am honestly amazed by you!  Not only are you the smartest person I know, you are also incredibly kind and loving.  You have the biggest heart....I tell everyone you are the greatest gift giver!  You are so active all the time...dance seems to be your passion now...even though you scored 5 goals at your last soccer game.  I just really wanted to take a break from all the crazy and tell you that I'm proud of you....every day....and always will be.  Sometimes I worry you are too busy or that I don't show you enough what you mean to me.  (I told you that you came by your worrying naturally)  So this evening while I'm waiting for you to get out of dance I'm taking the time to tell you!  I can't wait to see what you become because just getting to be able to watch has been the most incredible journey for me!  I'm going to try and blog more often there are so many amazing memories!!  So for tonight I love you to the mood and back!!
Mommy

PS-LOOK how gorgeous you are!!!