Happy Birthday, Baby Girl

Dear Baby Girl,

Today you turn 6 and I'm not sure how to feel.  I see how excited you are and that makes me excited too.  However, I see things you don't see...I see my baby slipping away as you growing bigger every day.  I see you maturing into a beautiful little girl who is happy, loving, and self assured.  I see my baby is no longer a baby. 

I see you are happiest in the surf and sand:
 

I see you pull in a good catch and you look great doing it:

I see how you love exerting your independence and attempting new things:

I see how you love being silly and being outdoors:

I see how you love to give a helping hand:

 

 

I see a girl who loves life and everyone around her.  I love you, Baby Girl and I wish you the happiest of birthdays.