On the day that you were born the angels got together..................

There is a song by The Carpenters called 'Close to You'..............'Close To You' was released in late May of 1970 and within six weeks was Number one. Its been a song that we all sing in our family and my mom sings it to me and I have always sang it to Keir. Here are some of the lyrics:

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue

Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Everytime the song comes on..... I want to squeeze Keir and tell her how much I love her. She is just the most amazing daughter a mom could ever begin to dream of. I believe the angels brought her to me. Over the weekend we spent time with my nieces, her cousins of course, and the whole time we were at the park I just couldnt stop snapping pictures of Keir. She is such a natural beauty and sparkles from the inside out. Her eyes are so blue sometimes I can stop staring at them. Good thing she doesnt mind too much.

Keir is so special. She is so smart, kind, considerate, fun, funny and loving. Im constantly amazed at what a wonderful child she has always been. Even when she was little, like 4 or 5, she would dress up in my clothes and pose and be funny or I would be playing a cd and she would learn the lyrics and then ask for that song to be played so she could put on a show for me and sing.

All of her inner beauty make her a beautiful person on the outside. What I love most about her is how she always has a smile and I was just remembering when I taught her to ride her bike with her training wheels on when were living in la jolla. I bought her a barbie helmet. She put it on and was peddling all around the pool of our complex and I can still see the smile on her face as I took her picture. Its just like the one you see above. I love that about her.

Sometimes the candid pictures of Keir are the best. When she doesnt know youre watching her. In this picture above she was pushing Kelis and Mozelle on the swings and all I could think is wow.....................she is just stunning. Absolutely stunning. I love her style too. Some teens dont have a style just yet. They havent really figured out what they like or dont like. Keir has this really awesome bohemian style of funky tops, cool jewelry and hippy shoes or uggs. ha ha I love it. Im always so in awe when we shop together and she finds the coolest stuff.

Not only is she just this beauty, she gives her heart and soul to her family. She loves all of us and always wants to hang with us and take lil road trips, camp, go to breakfast or just sit with us and chat. I just feel so lucky to have a teenager that is so into family and loves life and lives to the fullest and the happiest she can everyday. She gets the meaning of 'Stop and Smell the Roses'

When youre as awesome of a kid as Keir is you attract cool people to you. I talked to Keirs school counselor today and she said she loved that Keir is so special and hip but she hangs out with kids that maybe arent the coolest or the most popular. Keir chooses friends that are TRUE FRIENDS and she sticks close to them. Like George. (Pictured above) Keir has been friends with George since 7th grade. We have spent time with his family and he with ours and we really cherish that Keir has stayed so close to him.

Well I guess Ive had a long overdue brag session! Most of my friends have little ones and I get to hear about how they are walking, talking, eating, what their poop looked like last night, that they are off the boob, not having a pacifier at bedtime anymore etc.........I just needed to say to all ya all...............I have the best daughter I could have ever dreamed and Keir.........if you read this.........just know.....

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue

Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you................I love you muffin. Love, Mom