Happy Birthday Charlotte!

Yesterday my beautiful niece Charlotte turned 3.  She has turned into such a little lady in a very short amount of time.  Like her Mom, she loves to make people smile and strives for things to be just so.  When Rainelle was a little girl, I remember her always wanting to do what my Mom was doing- whether it was washing dishes, helping with laundry or helping with Alyssa- she was always there, a great helper. She put Stephanie and I to shame.  Charlotte is also now starting to look up to Rainelle in this way and it is very sweet.  She is a self-proclaimed "big girl" now and is really looking forward to having a sister soon (less than a month)! She is going to be an amazing help to Rainelle and a sweet big sister. It is really the best feeling in the world. Rainelle, her happiness is a tribute to you and Doug. I am sure you are equally amazed with her as we are! Happy Birthday sweet pea!  We miss and love you so so much.  Now I'm going to share some great (well maybe embarrassing to Rainelle and us) pictures because when I see Charlotte I see Rainelle at this age and it makes me happy. You both make me SO proud.

Sending all our love your way. SMOOCH!!!!