Sophia's birthday

It sure doesn't feel like it's been six years since our precious spitfire of a daughter came into this world, but it's been that long. Last week she turned six and I've never seen her so excited for anything. For days all she could talk about was her birthday, and turning six, her party, and having her friends come over.

I'll never forget the day she was born. She was so beautiful with that curly red hair and that big round face.
Although the curly hair went straight as it grew, its still a beautiful red color.

And although she's as beautiful as ever, and her hair is still the most awesome color of auburn, I'm more proud of the little lady she's becoming then anything else. She's so independent and sure of herself, she doesn't question her opinions or look to others for the path to take. She is a leader and a social butterfly. She loves to learn, and has actually been teaching a hispanic girl in her kindergarten class English. She hates the days she's out of school and can't wait to get back to the classroom. She's fearless, not afraid of anything, the only girl in a kung fu class and the the little girl who doesn't want to get off the 50 she inherited from her big brother. She has her own sense of fashion and loves the sparkly stuff, but also loves wearing her dirtbike riding pants and playing in the mud, she's a tomboy in a dress one day and wearing pearls with jeans the next.

I don't put anything past her, no one can tell her she can't when she knows she can. She told me this morning she wants to visit Mars, and knowing our daughter, she just might.

She is a Daddy's Girl and will always be my baby.

Happy 6th Birthday to our Sophia Maria Tortilla, FeeFee, Sofers, Sofeefee, aka Miss Sassy Pants!

***I forgot a couple nicknames.... Lil Red and the one I only call her; Sweet Pea.***