How has it been three years? It seems like just yesterday your dad and I were on our way to the hospital to have you. It was a long eight hours but that Thursday at 5:13 pm will be a moment neither of us will ever forget. You made me a mother. Someone I had dreamed of becoming for as long as I can remember.
These three years have been nothing but wonderful. Of course we have had our moments. You are definitely a strong willed, independent, sassy little thing. But I can't blame you. You get it from both me and dad. Some days you test my patience in every way possible, but then come up to me and gently rub the side of my face and say, "mom you so cute." It's moments like those that make everything completely worth it. You are so loving and will gladly share your big hugs and wet kisses as much as we want. I love this about you. I love your smile. It lights up the whole room and makes everyone smile. You are such a silly girl, and are always finding things to laugh at. I love that you can laugh at will. It helps when we are taking pictures and I need a natural smile:) Not a day goes by that your dad and I don't smile and laugh out loud because of something you say or do. You love to dance and sing just like daddy does. You two are so cute together and definitely are the best of friends. I love watching you two together. The first thing you do in the morning is come into our room and snuggle up next to him. It's his very favorite. Everything about you is completely perfect. You exceed every dream, every hope I had about my little girl. I cherish every moment I have with you and feel beyond blessed to call you mine.
Here is a journal entry dad wrote in his journal the day after your birthday.
Yesterday was Olivia's 3rd birthday! She's such a big girl and is an amazing blessing to me. The love she has and shows me brings me closer to my Heavenly Father. Her sweet, innocent, care-free spirit is evidence that we lived with our Heavenly Parents before we came here. Being a dad carries with a responsibility more tremendous than any other I have ever known. Through the power of Christ's grace I can excel at being a father. Olivia is so quick to overlook my flaws I wonder at times if she can even see them. Is that how Christ sees us? Through His Atonement our sins are not only overlooked but washed away? I believe so. Even at this early stage of Olivia's life I feel incredibly privileged to be a part of it. I know that many great things await her and to be in such a place of prominence in her life brings me more satisfaction than I could ever have known. Out of all of God's creations how could I have ever known that the one that would bring me closer to Him than any other is my daughter's smile? Perhaps because it's one of His few creations that is mine as well. Thank you Olivia for giving me that gift. In return, I promise that for as long as you live I will do everything in my power to ensure your happiness. In my eyes you are perfect. You are perfect because you are you.
Happy Birthday our beautiful Olivia.
We'll love you always and forever.
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