Happy 4th birthday, Etta

Happy birthday, dear Etta! It is hard to believe that you are now four years old. The last four years have  gone by within the blink of an eye. I feel like it was just the other day that I was rushing to the hospital to bring you into this world. We (every one of us) love everything that you have brought to our little family. I love your spunk, I love your humor. To watch you laugh at your own jokes, and to find humor in so many situations, reminds me to stop and enjoy those precious things in life. Your spunky and independent personality give me hope that you are going to be able to stand independently in the world, and make your presence known. You are a strong, independent, and loving little girl. Watching you dote on your baby dolls, and even more so on your little cousins, shows that you have a heart of gold. You sometimes drive me crazy with your bold and strong personality, especially when you are using it to get your way ;). But I know that every day, that perseverance makes you a better and stronger person. To watch your big brothers watch out for you, help you out with all of your day to day tasks, and then tease you (just a little bit), shows me relationships that are certain to impact you in a positive way throughout your lifetime. And the way that you have pulled at your daddy's heartstrings pulls on mine. No one else is anything like you are, and we are so grateful to get to spend every one of our days with you and all that you are!