Happy 1st Birthday Myra!

Dearest Myra,

Our little Myra Moo, Myra Mae….we love you so much. You have a gentle spirit and are kind, sensitive and thoughtful. You are patient, unassuming and generous (but you can also be ferocious when you perceive a wrong or want something badly enough)!

You have a wicked sense of humour. You love to make us laugh and will go to great lengths to get Vincent in on the joke. Your giggle is infectious and delightful.

You are passionate about good food and love long, leisurely meals and nursing sessions. You enjoy nourishing others and sharing your food with us.

You enjoy listening to and creating music - drumming especially. We love how your little index finger waves in time to a song…it’s as if you are conducting your own personal orchestra.

We love the face that you make when you discover something new. And how you raise your eyebrow just a little to make sure we’re in on a good joke. You’re a bit of a flirt and can charm anyone with that look.

You are sweet and gentle, tender and loving. A true girly girl.

There is this strangely athletic side to you as well. Daddy is constantly amazed by your ability to throw and catch a ball with such precision and force -- and at such a young age.

When we think back to how you came into the world (and it was at this very second one year ago today) your birth was so much like who you are now. You waited until just the right moment to begin your journey…we asked you to wait until that very day. And you did. When Mummy was upset being in the hospital you stopped your labour to let her come home and rest in bed with Vincent. You knew just what we needed and were happy to oblige.

Myra, words can’t express how grateful we are for you every single day. We are so fortunate to have you in our lives. We are blessed by your presence and appreciate the balance you bring to our family - you have made us complete.

We are truly humbled and honoured to be your Mama and Dada. Happy 1st Birthday our sweet little one.