Dear Annie,

Oh my little Donk. Just thinking of you brings a smile to my face. I love everything about you and all that you are. I love that you love being older. You just turned 6 years old last week and it was so fun watching you get excited about your day. You are so special to me Annie. I love the way you run and hug me. I love how you have to give me two hugs and two kisses before you go to school. I love how independent you are and how eager you are to try new things. You really are an amazing daughter. You love being with your family and are always so concerned that we are all ok and together.

Some of the things that you are up to right now...
-You are getting so good at reading. You kindergarten teacher is always telling me how smart you are and how you catch on to things so quick. You really do and I love watching as you are figuring out the whole reading thing. You are really good at it.
-You have no front, top teeth right now and I love calling you toothless. You pulled out your last 3 teeth during Sacrament meeting. Everyone around is always shocked that you do it by yourself and how determined you are to get them out.
-You love to color and draw. You will spend hours doing this.
-You are so good with Barry. He loves to play catch with you and I think you finally found someone who shares your love of jumping with.
-You love doing your chores and earning tickets. But even if you didn't get tickets, you would still love doing your chores. I hope you don't ever grow out of this.

You mean the world to me and I am so lucky to be your Mom. I love you to the moon and back first.

Love always, Mom