Last night...

....I told her she had to stay four years old. This morning she called for me. When I went in her room she gave me a big hug and told me she turned 5 during the night. She was pretty happy it happened anyway!

Cassandra, we couldn't imagine life without you in our family! You are the first to hand out kisses and hugs to those who need them. You always have to kiss mommy and papa before we can leave the house, even if it is only to the garage. Your smile is infectious. The way your eyes light up when you are happy takes my breath away.

I love it when you tell me "I love you with my whole heart".

I love it, when you hear me pull out the baking things and you are immediately at my side asking me what you can do.

You love playing and being included and don't mind just sitting to watch, if that means you can be close to your older brother and sister!

I love the way you can be a girly girl, playing dress up and playing with your dolls or barbies. I love that you can go outside and get dirty, catch frogs with your brother. You love jumping on the trampoline and are getting really good at doing some harder moves.

I love your fun side. For example the following photoshoot. I was trying to take a picture of something else and you said "take some pictures of me mommy". Although your hair needed to be combed, and your mouth was full of food...these are some of my favourite pictures of you. Because it's totally you.

We love you and we thank God that He let us be your parents!