Happy Birthday to you, our precious firstborn daughter.

The past 7 years have flown by. What an amazing person you have developed into. Last year at school you were asked to do an activity where for every letter in your name you gave a word that described you. You wrote:

C – creative
L – loving
A – artistic
R – respectful
E – excited.

You are so perceptive and self-aware! I cannot adequately explain the joy you have brought into our life. We love you our big girl.

And tomorrow morning – your birthday party! I have been up late decorating the cake. In the future I should stick to sewing and crocheting since I have just proved that I am no Nigella, but I know that you’ll probably love it despite its faults. Have a terrific day with your school friends.