Daisy

"Mommy, Daisy won't eat my plastic banana split."

"Izzy, I don't think Daisy knows how to pretend."

"Mommy, Daisy won't eat my plastic banana split."

(Repeat six times.)

Graham

Dear Isabella,

Tonight we are waiting for news about Cousin Graham. You see, he's been having seizures for the past couple of months and the doctors are trying to stop them so they don't cause brain damage. Poor guy. He had a spinal tap and an MRI today. So, I'm spending the evening praying, waiting and counting my blessings. I love you.

You

Dear Isabella,

Thank you for making hard days better and for always making me laugh. You are the best. I love you so, so much.

Angel

Dear Isabella,

On February 8, 2013, we lost the most loyal member of our family, Angel.  When we came home from Taste of Thai (your favorite restaurant), she was at the top of the stairs, and she couldn't come down.  You quickly found your vet kit and all of us loaded up for a trip to the emergency vet for a second opionion.  Sadly, this would be our last night with our sweet girl.  She is now a real angel, and we all miss her so.

Birthday

"Mommy, why is my birthday ALWAYS in January?"

Smart Girl

"Isabella, how did you get so smart?"

"From you, Mommy"

"How did I help you get smart?"

"You teached me."

"What did I teach you?"

Eye roll "How to be smart!"