my little bit

hey add...

today you turned 4. this morning actually... really really early. well, ok, not that early. a quarter-'til-seven or so. you've been counting down the days for months now. true story. i tried to do your hair all cute. i pulled the "bangs" back and braided them, then pulled the front back and left the back down. i love your hair. iconic addi = gorgeous long hair. you had school today and i wanted you to look super cute for your first school birthday.

we opened your presents last night because dad left for oregon today. you LOVE your soccer ball and you and gwen ran around yelling, "soccer monster!!" you wore about a gazillion necklaces to school today... the cheap, party favor kind.

gosh i love you add. you are the epitome of fun. you're so fiery... full of energy. fearless. independent. confident. athletic. strong. compassionate. bossy. "spirited". you are such a delicious flavor in our family soup. and you've always been you... from the moment you were born you were so full of personality!! too much for your little body, i think.

did you know you learned to ride a bike without training wheels before you even turned 4! one day you asked for them off, so we figured we'd give it a whirl. you never fell!! not once. right from the get-go you were a pro. and now you're a speed racer going up and down the street. (sometimes you forget how to brake and you actually took a dive over your handlebars earlier this week... and you've run into dad's truck, the mailbox, the house a couple times. but of course you just get back on and keep riding... that's my add!)

i love you like i love those atomic red fireballs. you're always stretching me, testing your limits and mine. you're always up for adventure and excitement. always jumping headstrong into the hugest waves life has to offer... you are my adeline.

i love you birthday girl.
forever.

love,
mom