Dear Livie,

I can hardly believe that you are 2 1/2! The time has gone by so fast.

You are such a little cutie and I love you more than words.

There is plenty of chaos and busy-ness that goes on around here and you are for the most part just happy to be a part of it all. You love your older sisters, Hallie and Sadie and when they are at school you and Mckay have come to be quite good buddies.

I love your big blue eyes, and your sweet smile and your little giggle.

I love the way you stutter when you're really excited and intent about something.

I love the way you still want me to snuggle you in the rocker in your bedroom.

You are a good sleeper/napper, but occasionally you still wake up in need of a snuggle.

You are quite a little sassy and feisty thing at times, but I have to admit I kind of love this about you. You need a little bit of that in this life.

You love Macaroni and cheese, cuties, milk, and any treat you can get your little hands on.

You love your Elsa blankie and your high heels.

You've recently become obsessed with everything "Frozen" and will take it in any form.

We all have "Let it Go" ringing in our ears 24/7.

You love to watch "toonsies" and snuggle in our big bed.

You love to be outside and especially love to jump and swing

You are talking more and more all the time saying things like, love you, Elsa (of course), Orange, all of our family members names, Papa, Gama, Talli.

You love to boss Talli around when she's in the house, which is pretty funny.

You love to sing, "Jesus wants me for a sunbeam." "I am a Child of God", and "The wheels on the bus."

You are still a big time Mama's girl but are liking your Daddy more and more these days. You really love rubbing his beard with your chubby little hands which is quite adorable.

I love you so much sweet Livie and am so grateful to be your Mommy. I'm so thankful Heavenly Father trusted us enough to send you to us to love and to teach. I hope with all my heart that we will be able to help you be all that you ought to be.

You are a beautiful daughter of God and I love you.

Christmas

Christmas was wonderful and I'm still in denial a little bit that it's over. It was so great to have the kids home. We made and ate yummy food, watched Christmas movies, slept in, played in the snow, and spent time with those we love most of all.

Christmas we woke up to a beautiful blanket of snow. It really was perfect. We played all day and then ate a yummy steak and shrimp dinner cooked by Jake. 

What a beautiful time to celebrate the birth of our Savior and to be together with those we love.