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such a beautiful soul
every bit as sweet as she looks
looks at us and her world with fresh eyes
an uncynical attitude
and an open heart
i have watched her eyes
and listened to her heart
very carefully
for 3 years
she awakens my own sense of self
when i see her hurting or struggling
and she makes my heart grow
just a little bit more
every time she feels proud
and her eyes light up from accomplishment
a new word
going “pee-pee machen” alone
feeling helpful in the kitchen
riding a bike
creating a masterpiece
eating everything on her plate
or blowing all her candles out on her birthday cake
i love
her spontaneous reactions
her voice
her smile
i love everything about her

we surprised her with cake and milk for breakfast this morning

blow!

one more time!
again!

wooohooo! you did it! happy birthday!
big party tomorrow!
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the one bad weather day in austria project: we made birthday party invitations

they are out! hand delivered by her and her papa last week. we are having a big party tomorrow!
thomas http://www.kunonet.de
August 31st, 2007 at 8:27 pmDas ist doch ein wunderschönes Geburtragsgeschenk von Deiner Mama.
Happy Birthday my litlle treasure.
Daddy
somepinkflowers http://somepinkflowers.typepad.com/
August 31st, 2007 at 9:26 pmlove,
love,
*true love* all around!
i love that you shared it all here.
what a cutie!
*happy birthday* sweetie
from
somepinkflowers in florida, usa!
PS–i love the hand-print art on the wall, too.
my mom–84–still has some of mine…
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.ocm
September 1st, 2007 at 9:04 pmDear Elsa,
What a beautiful child! Three and terrific! And what fun you are, serving up birthday cake for breakfast! Yes indeed, she has the those glimmering eyes, just like her Mama. Hope you all had a fun time today at the party.
My guess is she will grow up to be the type to wear flowers in her hair too!
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.ocm
September 1st, 2007 at 9:06 pmPS The tribute you wrote to your daughter about how she makes you feel made me cry. I hope you will download it today and save it for her for later!
Melanie http://www.enseignedegersaint.typepad.fr
September 3rd, 2007 at 4:12 pmDear Elsa What a fabulous and magic post . Thank you for sharing that with us
stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
September 4th, 2007 at 5:37 pmoh Elsa,
She is beautiful….what a bond, what an indescribable connection between mother and daughter!!
Happy day dear one!!!
tongue in cheek http://www.willows95988.typepad.com
September 6th, 2007 at 7:39 pmSweet beauty one to another , your and hers!
eb http://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.com
September 11th, 2007 at 2:13 amhappy birthday again sweet babykin of dear Elsa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beautiful beyond all beauty…
xox - eb.