Pete trips 'round the sun again...

So, the middle one turns 9 today. There have always been computers, CDs, The Shuttle, and my red car in her life. She loves music, cheerleading, softball, and church. She very good at math, reading, and art. She broke her leg falling out of the shower at the beginning of kindergarten. She loved my mother very much, and still mourns her passing. Sometimes, when I look at her, it's like looking in a magic mirror and seeing myself at her age. She chases boys, and knocks them down, she thinks that hurting people is wrong. She is a fierce protector and a steadfast friend. If you are her friend, you are always her friend. She is not afraid of roller coasters or bugs (well, not very much, anyway.) She walked and got her first tooth the week she turned 13 months. She was 6 weeks preemie and almost died. Twice. You'd never know that now. She is the child I thought I'd never have, the daughter I always wanted.


Much love, my girl....