Happy Birthday Brookie!

Happy 7th Birthday, Brooklyn Ryleigh Woods

Oh how I love my Brooklyn. I can't believe that she is turning 7 today. I remember when this little fuzzy haired thing came into the world. She was my easiest delivery and I didn't gain any extra pregnancy weight with her (for that she holds a special place in my heart-ha!).

When she was little she had the cutest cheesiest grin that was so contagious and those sad puppy dog eyes that got you every time.

Brooklyn was and still is my best sleeper. She was sleeping through the night at 3 weeks old and when she was a bit older would shake her crib when she wanted to take a nap. She still gets so sleepy and will just head to bed when she is "done". She also has a dark side when she is waken before she is ready or has not had enough sleep.

Brooklyn loves her sisters in spite of what she might tell you. Kristen and Brooklyn were SO close when they were younger. Now, they have to work at being close. Brooklyn is a great big sister and is always playing with Aubrin and Reagan. She is VERY helpful when she decides to be and enjoys changing diapers.

Brooklyn is soft hearted and is timid in public. She had the hardest time going to Kindergarten. It was seriously traumatic for her. The tears, the grasping to Mom's leg...the whole bit! The teacher even had to introduce the "safe place" in her classroom early because Brooklyn needed a place to go and cry. She has grown up alot in the last year. She still has her days (namely when Katelynn is late to school and she thinks she will not be there), but she has shown leaps and bounds difference since then.

She might be shy and timid in public, but at home she is a total GOOF! I find the craziest pictures she has taken on my camera when I am downloading them. She makes crazy faces and does this guitar thing with her hands and does this dance that makes me laugh every time.

Brooklyn loves her BEST FRIEND Katelynn Murset. To think that twin day in kindergarten would spark a frenzy of matching outfits. They are closer than any kids I have ever known. They just don't get tired of each other. They would be together 24/7 if we would allow it. They share the same birthday month so they are even able to share in each others birthday celebrations and last year we were able to give them a joint birthday party. I am so grateful she has found that closeness with Katelynn. They are really special little ladies!

Brooklyn, I am sure if Daddy would dig deep inside and allow himself to express himself he would tell you just how much you mean to him and how happy he is to have you as a daughter. But, since I am his emotional interpreter..I want you to know that this is true.

I am one blessed Mom to have Brooklyn as my daughter. As much as she throws her strong willed ways at me sometimes, she throws that much and more back to me in happiness. I look at her and I am in aw of her beauty. I thank my Heavenly Father for sending me this sweet beautiful little soul.