Gabriella is Five

Five years ago the nurses told me that we mis-named our baby girl, because she wasn't 'gabby' at all

My little Gabriella is FIVE today!

Miss Gabby, 

you are cute,

sweet,

and funny.  You've learned the fine art of using humor to get out of little scrapes.

If I had to choose one way to describe you though, I would have to say you are motherly.  You adore taking care of your dolls.  While you and your sister both like helping Nate, I think Kate likes to be in charge of him, but you want to take care of him.

You don't mind getting your hands a little dirty,

especially if it is ice cream!

You are learning to overcome your fears--like jumping over the sprinkler and talking to people you don't know well.

And you give wonderful hugs!

We love you Gabby Girl.  You are fire, ice, and sweetness all wrapped up in a cute little package.  We pray for you to use that energy and tenacity for great things.  We love you!

Love always,

Mama