To Rachel, on your 5th Birthday!

Rachel,

You will forever be my Bean.  Rachel Bean, Beanie Baby, Bean, Beanie...you answer to all of it.  And I'm so glad you do.  You are big and so fun and I love you so much.  You give the best kisses and ask for kisses and hugs all the time.  You still love to be tickled on your stomach and back, especially when you're in a bad or sad mood. 

You absolutely love to be in the water, in fact you got to spend the morning of your birthday at the pool with your big sisters this year.  You had such a good time!  You are also getting so brave at things like traveling playground and other places we go being able to do things on your own and ask for what you want.

This was your last year as the school mascot as you start Pre-K this year.  I can't believe it.  I'm not sure how you got so big, but it went so fast!  

You love to play on your tablet and you ask a lot about your Nintendo turn because you like playing in Minecraft.  You also really like to swing and have learned how to pump your legs to get yourself flying.

Kiddo, I am so proud of you and can't wait to see who you become.  I love you! 

Love,
Mom


Birthday cake: Banana cake with chocolate icing and fresh strawberries

Birthday Dinner: Pizza

Favorite Thing to Do: You love to play playdoh.  You also really like your tablet and Nintendo.

Least Favorite Thing: Being left out

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