HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY LILIANA REBECCA STONE!
How do I put into words my feelings for this little girl? Looking at these pictures makes me emotional. I tell everyone that Lily is the blessing I never knew I needed. I'll never forget the day Lily was born. She was due July 1st and I kept telling Emily I did not want to share my anniversary... so she HAD to have this baby before midnight on July 8th. The days crept by and still no baby. Lily joined out family at 11:51 PM on July 8. That's right...9 minutes shy of my anniversary. She came into this world with more skin than she knew what to do with. She looked like a beautiful little old person!!! Oh my gosh she was so sweet. She has ALWAYS been so patient with her surroundings. She is extremely sassy and knows exactly how to demand attention. While I was in Utah a few weeks ago, we decided she was destined to be the Speaker of the House! She is such a little mommy. She loves to hold Aftons hand and lead her around. She loves to give hugs and kisses. I cannot get enough of this little girl. One of the sweetest moments of my life was the day Lily called me "Sissy" while we were facetiming. When she was born, my sister kept referring to me as Sissy. I finally looked at Emily and said "You know I'm her Aunt, not her sister?". We both laughed about it and I have been Auntie Sissy ever since. Lily is my baby bestie. I tell her all the time that she is going to tell me all of her secrets when she is older. I hate living so far away from this beautiful little girl... but I am so thankful I get to see her almost on a daily basis b/c of modern technology.
Lily, You are a little diamond in this world. Your circumstances are not ideal but you are so incredibly loved. I hope you know that Mommy, Grammy and I will always fight for your best interest. We will always give you advice that will help you stay on the straight and narrow. I promise to always protect your heart if and when possible. Lily, you remind me every single day that beautiful blessings can come from not so beautiful experiences. You are going to do amazing things in this world. You are so smart. You are incredibly sure of yourself. You are very sensitive of your surroundings and you know when you are surrounded by those who love you. I watch your relationship with Afton develop and I cannot wait to see what trouble you two cause together when you are older. Heaven help us when you two become teenagers. You two have a special bond and I hope you always remember that you are kindred spirits. You two love each other unlike anything I have ever seen. I pray that you and Afton are always best friends. Lily, I love you sweet girl. I am so thankful for you! Happy 2nd birthday nugget. You are growing up way too fast!
Love,
Auntie Sissy
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