Happy 1/2 birthday baby girl...

2 1/2?!?!

Oh sweet Ave O Liv, I cannot believe you are 2 1/2. Happy 1/2 birthday sweet pea! You have grown into such a beautiful little lady and I love waking up to you everyday. Some things mommy and daddy ADORE about you...

1) We love how kind, sweet, and concerned for others you are. "Mommy, eat your dinner; Want some?; It's okay." Your school friend's parents thank me all the time for how comforting you are to your friends.

-It is great to care for others.

2) We love how you make up songs with your own words. "La La Avery." "Whats that?" "The Avery song."

-It is great to be creative.

3) We love how you have such a memory. You remember people who give you special attention, play with you, get you 'prizes.' "Awh, YaYa this." ("Awh, (insert name) this."-to anything someone gives you. "Lila, show fun."

-It is great to always be appreciative. Not just for 'things,' but for time spent with others.

4) We love how you fall asleep with books in your bed and wake up and read until your ready to wake up.

-It is great to have a passion for learning.

5) We love how you want to do EVERYTHING. "Avery do it; Avery did it."

-It is great to be determined. You may fail, but always keep trying.

6) We love that when you pray, you add in simple things like "cake, spaghetti, school."

-It is great to thank God for the little things us adults forget about.

7) We love that you ask questions. "Whats that? Whats that noise? Who is that?"

-It is great to be curious.

8) We love that you will run any path, jump in any pool, and climb on & hop off anything we'd let you.

- It is great to be active. Activity sparks more creativity.

9) We love that you let us occasionally change up your routine, environment and adjust so well.

-It is great to be spontaneous. It shows comfort & confidence.

10) We love that you love everything. You do. You just love life and enjoy it to the fullest. You take in every moment from big to small. You are positive and remind us that today was a "beautiful day."

-It is great to love. It's what makes our world go 'round baby girl.

I am sure there are a million more things we just love about you. They happen every day and I run around and tell everyone, send texts, or post it on facebook. :) I can't believe how much you are growing Avery; we are so proud of you.