Happy Birthday, Alexis!

Today Alexis turns 6 years old! I really can't believe it. I look at these pictures and can't believe how she has changed, yet, I can still see that same sweet face from six years ago. My first baby, and only girl. I still remember how I felt the first time I held her. I literally would not put her down, I think I even upset some Grandmas over it. I was the most territorial new mother, and I am sorry to whomever I may have offended ( I got a little better with each one?)! I love all these pictures of her, because they really reflect all of the many complexities of her personality. She is serious, sweet, charming, cautious, smart, and sometimes a little bit dramatic. We love how she looks after her brothers, how she hugs us with her whole self, how she picks dresses by the "twirl" factor, how she gets teary at night when she feels sorry or sad about something, how she puts on shows and/or plans a party just about every day, how she is not afraid to let you know when you have offended her in some way, and how she never misses a thing! ( I think I love those last 2 things?) She melted our hearts six years ago, and she continues to do that everyday. Happy Birthday sweet girl!

P.S. I forgot to mention that both Alexis and Eli came down with pneumonia this past week! They are both doing ok, I just can't believe both of my April birthday kids were sick on their special day! But we are all gonna party when everyone is better!