Happy Birthday, Amy Kate!

David and I lived in Florida when my niece, Amy Kate, was born. I was excited when David decided to attend graduate school in Indiana, PA just over an hour from where my sister and her family lived. Amy stayed with us alot while my sister was in nursing school--I spoiled her rotten--and then sent her back home.

It was so much fun reminiscing while I was home at Christmas time about Brandon and Amy's childhood. David and I were crazy about them!

Amy is 14 years old today has outgrown me by at least 6 inches! She loves music and is very artistically creative. Amy is wonderful with our boys and she still holds a very special place in our hearts!

Dear Amy,

The first time I held you,
Those brilliant blue eyes
Looked up at me.

Your hands.
One clutching your blanket,
One firmly wrapped around my heart.

Happy Birthday, “Katie”
--with much love from Aunt Amy

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