Linley is 3.

Yes. I am late on this.  Over a month late. But hey.  At least it's getting done.

This little girl is a super hero. She is not your run of the mill little girl.  At least I don't think she is.  She is dainty and she is a tomboy in one package.  Literally.  Her favorite things are playing superheroes with her brothers.  As you can see.

She dances like no one is looking. Always remember this Linley Claire.  Be exactly who God has created you to be.  He is the only one the matters in the long run anyway.

She is sweet.  A lot of the time.  Not 100%, but hey, pretty close.   

 Diva.  Yes, I might classify you as a Diva.  I mean, check out this pic.  Hello? I do blame this on your brothers.  They tend to dote on you.

Yes, you are a tomboy. You get that from me plus having two older brothers.  Earlier this week,

you and I were playing Cinderella Barbie. I had the big one, and you had the smaller one.  Yours was laying down.  This is our discussion:

Me: Hello little Cinderella.  What are you doing?
Linley: I'm dead.
Me: Little Cinderella you are dead?
Linley: Yes.  I got shot in the belly.
Me: Oh no Little Cinderella. Can I help you?
Linley: No. I dead. I got shot in the belly.

Then you proceed to make her fall in the floor.  Yes, you have big brothers too.

So, three things for your 3rd birthday to sum it up:
1. I love that you love Jesus.  Everytime you go to sleep you have to name that Jesus loves everyone, including you, in our family.  "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength."
2. I love that you are your own person.  This is sometimes hard to deal with, especially on my end.  You are loud, vocal, independent, and somewhat stubborn. *cough cough, no idea where that comes from.  "I will praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
3. I love that you are so joyful.  Girlfriend, you dance to just about anything and you got some moves.  The other day you turned around to me, and said, "Mom, look, I SHAKE MY BOOTY!!" Merciful girl, you crack me up.  "Be joyful in the Lord always!"

I love you Linley Claire! Happy 3rd birthday!