Olivia Ruth at 7 and a half years old

I wish I could freeze her in time.  

She is at the best stage ever.  

Young, sweet, hard working, eager to please, responsible, impressionable & independent.  

She is the total package wrapped in a one beautiful and infectious pretty young lady.

She has spread her wings this year and is flying with such grace.  

She has come to understand the power and beauty of friendship.  

She has made her very first true best friend this year in first grade.  She has this little girl's heart and is so loyal to her.  They are attached at school and often write each other love notes.  

It's really sweet and has made Olivia feel like she truly has a soft place to land every day at school.

Just the other day Olivia asked me why she is so much taller than all the rest of her friends. 

 I have been waiting for this question from her for awhile now.  

I explained to her that she is made just the way God intended her to be.  

Healthy, strong and perfect. 

 I also remind her mommy was also very tall growing up - and it a-okay, 

and she'll most likely appreciate that height as an adult.

My absolute favorite time with you is at bedtime.

You and I love laying in the dark together sharing stories.

You are fascinated with stories of my childhood and it's fun for me to deliver stories from my past.

Its such quality time we spend together - even if it's because you are stalling from falling asleep.

I adore you, Olivia! 

I love you forever,

Mom