I love you so much, Olivia.  I can’t wait to meet the beautiful, confident, caring, and intelligent woman you become.  In the meantime, I’m cherishing your sweet smiles and little gurgles, as well as sneak peaks into your blossoming personality.  You are already so independent!

We spent our first Mother’s Day at my parent’s lake house and strolled through a garden of irises.  Your Dad gave me the most perfect little gift in honor of our big day: he crafted a beautiful rose out of paper.

What a beautiful reminder of my sweet Olivia Rose.