Born July 28, 2006 at 11:57pm. You are the beautiful fair-skinned, strawberry-blonde 6 lb. 13 oz baby girl who entered the world 10 days early to a highly anticipatory mommy (who was determined to have you before midnight on an even day...i know...i'm a weird one).
We named you Mylie Grace because of its meaning "Forgiving Grace." Forgiving Undeserved Favor. We didn't know when we decided on your name how much we would need you.
Your daddy reminds me of the time he was going through a really rough time. You were laying on the couch and he was down on his knees beside the couch. After praying and crying, he got up and as soon as you saw him you burst into the most contagious giggles ever. God knew we needed you. You continue to light up our days.
As a baby, everyone always called you "Smiley Face" instead of "Mylie Grace." You were so happy. So full of joy. So full of life. You still are. Life to the full!
And, an awesome sleeper. At 8 weeks, you started sleeping 12 hours through the night and never turned back. Our friends called you our college sleeper. You would sleep 14 hours a night and then take a 3 hour nap. You spoiled us as parents. :)
You are the beautiful girl that made me a mommy. You changed my name from "Tiffany" to "Mama." That is a name that I adore more than any other.
You are sensitive, kind, funny, dramatic, beautiful, thoughtful, creative, and the most beautiful ballerina I ever laid eyes on.
You are Mylie and you are God's gift to me.
Happy 6th birthday, my baby.
To Conclude, six beautiful things that I love about you:
1. I love how, ever since you were a tiny baby, you flap your arms and legs whenever you are excited about something. I love that you still do it.
2. I love that your are cautious until you are sure, and then you are unstoppable.
3. I love that you love your brothers & sister, but that you love Charlie as your best friend and lean on him like a brother.
4. I love that you love desserts and hot dogs just as much as I do.
5. I love that, for you, a shower is not complete until you have sung "singing in the rain."
6. I love that you trust your daddy more than any other human.
You are an amazing girl. I just love you.
Beautiful, Tiffany! I remember that day - sitting in the airport, seeing the text. Can't remember if I talked to you, but I remember being so excited! What an incredible little one!
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