Dearest Mia,

How are you already TWO??? It seems like only yesterday you were hanging out with me in Puerto Rico from inside your mommy’s belly… It was my first time to meet you and I knew right then you’d be my favorite little girl in the whole wide world!

The first time I met you outside of your mommy’s belly you were only a week old and I couldn’t believe how perfect you were! I loved you so much and always wanted to be your favorite auntie!

I came down and stayed with you and your parents in Greenbrier and took a bunch of pictures of you because you were the prettiest little thing I ever saw. You were already a daddy’s girl but your momma was your favorite of course.

You also had quite a set of lungs on you!

I missed you so much but your mom would Facetime with us so we could see how much you were growing.

I also came to see you every time I was home and you grew up SO. FAST! You have the most amazing personality and are always the life of the party! I like to think you take after me a little bit because we’re both Aquarius Monkeys which means you’re

“Dubbed as a butterfly among humans, the Aquarius woman is friend to everyone but belongs to no one. People who can accept her overriding sense of need for freedom will be tremendously loved by the Aquarius girl in return. The value she places on individuality and freedom extends far beyond herself such that her partner in life need not necessarily have a set of beliefs similar to hers. What is essential in a relationship with the Aquarius woman is honesty including being true to oneself.”

And your Chinese sign of a monkey means you’re

“always upbeat, and considered minor celebrities in their circle thanks to their sparkling wit and that rapier-sharp mind.”

(This is certainly true of your popularity at daycare!) Who could NOT love you- look how adorable you are!

Besides your dad, the man you love the most is your uncle Broc- yet another way you take after me! Sometimes you ignore me when he’s around but that’s okay. He is pretty fun.

When a major hurricane hit Puerto Rico your uncle Broc and I had to come live at home in Arkansas for a while and we got to hang out with you all the time! You have turned into the most beautiful little girl and you I love being around you more than anyone! You’re always in a great mood and the center of attention- you’re soooooo funny and make me laugh all the time.

And today you turn two years old and I just can’t believe it. Some people say they wish babies would stay babies forever but I like you more and more with each passing week. You keep getting cuter and sassier and funnier and it’s so fun to watch you grow!

I hope you know you can always count on your auntie and uncle to do anything in the world for you and that includes giving you candy, letting you jump on the bed and pretty much anything else your little heart desires. We can’t wait to show you our home in Puerto Rico one day, but for now, I’m so thankful I get to spend so much quality time with you here in Arkansas.

Remember to always wash your hands, say your prayers and be nice to people no matter how different they are from you. You are blessed and loved beyond measure Mia Harper Knight!!! Happy happy HAPPY birthday sweet angel!

Love,
Auntie Megan