8 years old

This past week Emma turned 8 months old, and Cloey had a big milestone as well. We now have an 8 year old on our hands. It is so hard to believe that she is 8 years old. For some reason 8 sounds so grown up to us. A lot of things have changed in this last year. Cloey now reads chapter books - on her own, has that independence in picking out her outfits and getting herself ready, takes on responsibilities. While we have seen lots of growth she continues to be our beautiful, loving, creative, amazing, precious, thoughtful, writer, reader, and there are so many more words to describe her. She loves her little sister and cares so much for her. There is a special bond they have as Cloey is the only person who can always get a smile out of Emma when she walks into a room. They are almost 8 years apart but love each other dearly. I hope that Emma gains a lot of the wonderful qualities that Cloey has to offer. We know she will do big things one day may it be one of her many dreams that range from a writer, to a dog rescue owner, to a singer, to a hairstylist. What every she becomes she will always be our very special Birdie who makes us proud each day.