My Katelyn

It's about that time of year, when all the kids get their pictures taken at school.

I hated it growing up.

Standing in line and then sitting down, a quick smile 

and two shots later, there was a picture that would

determine whether or not I was pretty enough

 for the entire school year. Ugh.

I'm so glad that's over.

But for my Katelyn, I want to let her know that's 

she's always beautiful and that she will always be just that.

When Jen approached me to take pictures of her

instead of the school pictures, I couldn't have agreed more.

Plus, baby doll came along too.

Katelyn,

I love that you're six and in the first grade, and oh so smart.

It's been a joy to help you with your homework and see

you do so well in reading and math.

You're a wonderful big sister and love to help.

It's a lot of fun to see you play with Aiden

and how both of you can laugh for hours together.

I love you forever,

Your Auntie Lisey

She just had this way of brightening the day.

~She. . .