The Birthday Girl

Nine. My girl is 9 years old today. My little love who from her first days was along for the ride. She napped in the car on the way to get her brothers, she nursed at practices, she played in her bouncy chair while the boys did their homework. I've always said that  -- Viv is along for the ride and just happy to be alive.

Happy, happy birthday to my one and only girl, who loves as hard as she plays. Who is easy with a laugh and always free with a hug. My little love who has never in her life met a stranger or missed the chance to make a friend. She makes my world a better place. She makes the sun a bit brighter and the rain a bit cooler.

Happy birthday, Vivian Jayne. I hope your smile and love of life never fade and the wind always blows through your hair.