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Kaybree is 8!

Why does time go by so quickly? Even Kaybree thinks it went by too fast.

Kaybree, you are amazing. You are a natural caretaker to your sisters. They don't always appreciate it but I do. You know just what to do to make Aspen laugh and you have no problem carrying her around. You never complain when she steals your snacks or makes a mess of whatever you were playing with. Just this morning I was sitting outside with Aspen and you came out with a piece of fruit leather you were eating for breakfast. As soon as Aspen saw you she got a huge grin and reached her hand out for your food and without a word, you gave it to her.

You love dressing up and doing your hair. You've been letting it grow out for almost a year now and it's half way down your back, bright blonde and carefully brushed every day by you.

Your room is spotless 90% of the time, with the exception of when you let Eisley or Aspen play in there and then you stay up all night cleaning it.

You ae still a natural rule follower. You do what you are supposed to because you know you are supposed to. That's not to say you don't stand up for yourself. Maybe it's because you always follow the rules that you're quick to point out when someone else isn't and you boss your sisters right back into line! You also have attitude. Oh man--do you have attitude. The hormones on you, girl!

I can't remember if I already shared this story: The best example of your attitude was a few weeks ago. It was Saturday and me and Eisley were cleaning the bathroom. I called you to help and when you came in you asked if you could play with cousins that day. I told you I don't know, I'll ask later.

That was NOT a good enough answer for you. So you helped only for a second, then stormed off to your room. I called you back to help again and you refused so I was forced to say no to playing with cousins. That sent you storming off to your room again, this time crying. I think you felt bad about your bad attitude.

A few minutes later you opened your door and posted a sign outside that read "Everyone hates me, I know."

This has happened a few other times. Other signs have read "Don't come in, I'm sad!" and things like that.

I sense a lot of drama in your future. But regardless, you're still beautiful and amazing and we are BEYOND blessed to have you as our daughter! I love you!




You are always trying to snuggle with Aspen. Sometimes she lets you.

I randomly find selfies of yours on my Google account.



We held a birthday party for you at Brodie and Johnathan's house. From l to r: Valentina, Taycee, Tess, Charlotte, Kaybree, Bailey, Camilla, Eisley




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