We went outside this morning – you sat in your high chair and watched Dad clean out the skimmer baskets in the pool while your puppy, Maddison, went for a swim.  It’s one of her favorite activities, you know. 

As I watched you sitting there, with the wind blowing through your hair, I couldn’t help but feel this extreme sense of wonderment & pride.  So much so, that I started crying!  Tears of joy, of course. 

You are absolutely amazing, Hailey.  Neither of us ever could have imagined just how intense our love for you could be.  We are so blessed.