If I hadn’t been in the hospital the day she was born – six years ago yesterday – I would swear Kaiya was switched at birth. She was clearly born to be a princess! After all, when she was a mere 1-year-old, she carried a Hello Kitty purse. Her first word was “pink.”

Well that last part’s not true, but the part about the purse is pure fact. I’m not sure what 1-year-olds carry in a purse, but sometimes you just need to accessorize.

She is small as a minute and smart as a whip, and has her Papa Bill and me wrapped around her little finger. When I pick her up from school and watch her face light up when she sees me, it melts my heart.

She turned 6 yesterday, and will celebrate with her friends and family today.

Happy birthday Miss Kaiya. I’m glad you are in my life.

Pretty in pink.

Striking a model’s pose.

Happy with her ice cream cone.

Have a great weekend.