Feliz cumpleanos Dakota Wren!!!

My niece turns 2 years old today, and yet I can't imagine a time when she wasn't a part of our lives. Isn't it amazing how the tiniest, newest people can have the biggest and happiest effect? I haven't seen her since January but I imagine those bright blue eyes of hers soaking up every ounce of spring that Nature has to offer. The word is that she is talking much more now, has discovered the joys of Elmo and is taller every day with actual curls we can brush. I thought of her so often on my journey, wondering what places in the world will one day intrigue and beckon her to visit. Naturally I have quite a few S's for the little ladybug (S's being "surprises") Bolivia and Peru and Colombia. Considering that she is the only niece upon whom I can bestow my nurturing, maternal affection, I actually managed to exercise quite a bit of restraint in the presents department, but still I can't wait to see her open her regalos.

Happy birthday sweet Dakota! Te amo muchisima y para siempre.

Con mucho amor,

Tia Katie