3/17/03

Dear Tyler,
On March 17,  2003 we welcomed you, our first born child into the world.  To say that our lives would be forever changed is an understatement.  I cannot believe that you are 7 years old!  Where has the time gone by?  

Daddy and I are so proud of you.  You continue to make EXCELLENT grades and school and your teachers always have wonderful things to say about you.  You are a hard worker and very compassionate to your friends and family.  You truly care about people and their feelings and try your best to make them feel better.

You are the best big sister a little brother could ask for.  As I am typing this post, you are playing with Landon in your room.  I love to hear the two of you playing and laughing together. He loves it when you read him books and teach him how to throw snowballs.  You are so protective of him when it comes to his allergies.  You constantly ask if something has eggs or peanuts in it.  And now you make sure that he doesn't get too close to a cat or dog.  I know that he is always safe when his big sister is around.

You were such a strong a brave girl while Daddy was deployed last year.  Now that he is home, you soak up every minute that you can with him.  Being a military child is not the easiest.  Daddy has missed several of your birthdays, including this year.  But a phone call from daddy makes you grin from ear to ear.  

I love our girl time together!!  I know that we will always have a close relationship! We are two peas in a pod, well that is what your Daddy tells us.  You always make me laugh and I cannot wait for the years ahead of us!  

Happy 7th Birthday, Tyler!!  I hope you have a wonderful day!!  You deserve the best!!  Keep dancing, smiling, and loving life!!


Love,
Mommy