Dear Violet,

This past year I have so enjoyed watching you grow from a toddler and transform into a kid. And I love the kid you are becoming.

In your four years of life, the consistent feedback I get from other adults is your compassion. Parents of your classmates have sought me out to tell me kind things you have done for your friends, especially when they are sad. 

If I have one wish for you my love, it’s that you never lose this. Nothing makes me more proud or will ever make me more proud than seeing you be kind to others. The world may make you think that intelligence, success and getting ahead is of the utmost importance. But the world gets it wrong. None of it matters if you don’t have a giving heart.

Also, I knew you were fun from the time you were a baby. This is still one of my favorite things about you. You loved to be out and about, you love to laugh and you are always trying to make even average days into a bit of a party. Hold onto this. Your sense of humor and zest for life will make the good times grander and the bad times more bearable.

I couldn’t dream up a daughter more lovely than you. 

Happy Birthday, my love.

Love,

Mom

See Violet’s purple themed party and Minnie Mouse themed party. 

Draw inspiration from our Beauty and the Beast Birthday party below:

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Favorite Sayings:
-“Quesadilla is yuck!!” –You said this with all of your might…your face was practically purple. Your dad and I about fell over laughing.

-“I have to tell you a secret. (Whisper) We can go to Culvers and get ice cream. (Your negotiation tactic)

-“Brother is stinky.” (While gagging)

-“I need socks.” You went through a period where you had to wear socks all.the.time.
-“I need to tell you sumping.” We love that mispronunciation
-Dad: “Violet what do you think this is? (Pointing to ultrasound picture of you new little brother)
Violet: “It’s a shark in a pool.” (You were 100% confident in this answer.)

Favorite Memories:
-Taking you to Yosemite
-Taking you to Disney

-Our four trips back east to see family

-Watching you be a flower girl in your aunt and uncle’s wedding

-Halloween- you and your brother went as Cinderella and Gus Gus- the cutest!
-Starting Christmas traditions the day after Halloween
-San Diego trip with friends
-When asked why you love your family on a preschool paper, you wrote, “Because they take me places.”
-Taking you to Flagstaff and doing the Polar Express for Christmas
-Valentine’s Day- you were all about this. Your daddy also took you on a special date.
-Watching you go to dance class for the first time- the prettiest ballerina

-Getting you ready for your first “Father-Daughter dance”