It is really hard to believe another year has gone by. You are a big 5-year-old now. You will be starting kindergarten this year. You have been doing so well in preschool and learning so much. You can count to 100+, you can do some math problems, you recognize several words and are on your way to reading. I know you're going to do so well in school. You took swimming lessons over the summer. We were so proud of you for being so brave. You came out of your shell a lot this past year. You just moved up again in gymnastics. You are now in the advanced class with the big girls. I have a feeling you will be doing back handsprings before you are 6. You are a little sponge and just pick up everything so fast.
This past year was also a hard one. Grandpa died in May, and it has been hard on you. It has been hard on us all. But you are my ray of sunshine and you have helped us get through it by always making us laugh and smile. I know Grandpa is looking down on you all the time and will be with you forever. He loved you so, so much.
A part of me is sad that you are growing so fast, but I am so happy that you are healthy, happy and growing into such a beautiful, smart, funny and thoughtful little girl. I know this year has so much in store for you. We love you so much!
