Happy Birthday!

February 22, 2009
Happy 2nd Birthday Amanda, Claire, and Melissa! It seems like just yesterday my doctor sent me to the hospital to finally get to meet you. You were so tiny and so precious. And you have become such sweet girls - each with a unique personality all your own. Amanda (Manna), you never sit still - always on the go. You love to laugh and have the biggest smile; you want to know about everything and you want to do everything. Whether it's annoying your sisters in the car by putting your foot in their face, or hugging Claire because she's sick, or bringing Melissa her favorite bear when she wakes up from a nap, or wanting to sit in Meredith's lap to read a book - you are friends with everyone. Claire (Taire), you love to laugh, make others laugh, and just have fun! But you aren't so happy when things don't go the way you planned; you wear your emotions on your sleeve for everyone to see. You are the most cuddly, and the most adventurous - always getting into things no matter how high up they are! You love to sing, read, play the piano, and run around outside - always exploring and learning new things. Melissa (Lissa), you are our quiet thinker. Analyzing and exploring in a quiet, reserved way - you like to sit back and watch, but also love to be included in on all the fun. You have a smile that is contagious; you love to giggle and sing. You are also the most sensitive. You love your big sister Meredith, building with blocks, reading, and having a grown-up all to yourself! You all have blessed our lives in so many ways. We cannot wait to watch you grow up and know that you will accomplish and achieve great things. We love you!

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