first birthday.

I've decided to start writing a letter to my niece every year on her birthday and saving it. Whether I one day give them to her, or they just become an annual diary entry...today is the start. I was too excited when she was born to put my thoughts on paper.

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Happy birthday sweet baby girl! I cannot even believe that you are 1. How is that even possible?
In some ways I feel like it was just yesterday I was anxiously waiting for you to be born, but in others - I can't remember our family without you.

This year has been one of the best I've had, and I attribute a lot of that to you sweet girl. You made me Aunt B. You gave me a reason to open up and tap into a love I didn't even know I had. You have changed our family in a way I could never have imagined.

It's because of you princess, that I've gotten to watch my older brother - the guy I've admired and adored my entire life, become the best daddy. You are a lucky lady, he is enough like your Grandpa for me to know that you will always be in good hands with him as your Dad.

As amazing as this year has been,  I can't wait for what's to come, because I know we have so much good ahead. You are already so smart, little one - with such a spunky personality. You are going to give us a run for our money, but it's okay; we can handle it.

You will never know what you mean to me. In your innocence you have renewed my faith and unintentionally inspired me to be better; be someone you will look up to one day.

I will always have your back angel... you and me against the world.

Happy birthday, sweet girl.

Love,
Aunt B