Dear Sydney,
You are loved by so many. I hope you know it and can feel it. Today we got to spend time with your cousins, Aunt Heather, and Uncle Lance. It was so fun. We walked to a canal that was close by and fed the ducks. Then we walked over to the park and watched as Paige and Summer rode on the carousel. Afterwards, we ate lunch in the park. It was a perfect afternoon to say the least. Paige and Summer couldn't get enough of you. They helped me decide what clothes you were going to wear and what bow we were going to put in your hair. They love you so much.

Tonight you, your Dad, and I sat outside as we watched lightning strike one after another. We have never seen anything like it. Every portion of the sky was being lit up by quick pulses of lightning bolts. It was truly amazing. You thought it was pretty neat too. You sat there with wide eyes and watched the bright lights.
I almost don't want to say it because the minute I vocalize it I feel like I am going to jinx us but you have been eating really good today. I am so proud of you! Which reminds me...yesterday we went to the doctor and YOU DID IT! You weighed EXACTLY 8 lbs. 12 oz. Nothing more, nothing less. What a good girl you are. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for our family. The prayers are working. You go in again next thursday and by then you should weigh 8 lbs. 15 oz. You can do it!

You fell asleep as I have been typing this. You look beautiful. You are wearing a bracelet that Aunt Mandi made you and a hair bow that Aunt Cori made you and you are sleeping in a blanket that Grandma Moon made for you. See. You really are loved by so many. Including me. I love you Sydney.