Happy 2nd Birthday to My Sunshine!

Today, Aria is 2.

What a wonderful 2 years this has been. She's such a light in our lives.

She has such a sweet and loving demeanor, and yet at the same time a very intense and strong-willed personality. Something I admire in her so much.

She has so much about her that I treasure - such as her confidence. She's 2 and she already has so much. She is such a daring girl too. She loves to climb on things and do risky things to show she can. Oddly enough, I don't get too nervous about it - she wouldn't do it unless she thought she could. Obviously, if something is dangerous, I would stop her.

If I could only use one word to describe her, it would be Capable. She is one of the most capable kids I know. She has such a problem-solving mind. She doesn't let things hold her back and amazes us constantly with all she can already do.

She loves to help. She likes responsibilities. She's a hard worker. She will help Daddy pick up sticks (something we have to do each week before mowing - darn birch tree...) and really helps! He's commented many times how she makes a difference. This is something I really admire in her too. I admire hard-working people in general and the fact she is already at 2 years old is flat out amazing.

She's fun to be around! We really enjoy spending time with her and playing. She is developing quite a bit of humor and keeps us laughing! I still get excited every morning and afternoon when she wakes up and calls for me. It's like the life of the party just woke up!

Tonight is her party!
Here are some photos from the last year.

Sept. 1st 2010:
October 2010
November 2010
December 2010
January 2011
February 2011
March 2011
April 2011 (and yes, I do know she wore this shirt a lot! It was my favorite)
May 2011
June 2011
July 2011
August 2011 (I love this photo. Daddy and Rie had just danced in the rain. /sigh)
I love you Aria! Thank you for making life lovely.
Love,
Mom