Letter to Aspen

Dear Sweet Baby Girl,
You are becoming more and more active as each day passes. I love the little kicks that I am feeling every now an then. It's your way of reminding me that you are there and you are growing and getting ready to meet us in a few months. Last night as we were sitting on the couch watching the Patriots win their 16th game of the season, you were kicking hard enough for me to feel you with my hand. Thank you for those little movements. That's what makes you so real to me. I can't wait to see your tiny toes and count each one of them.
I tried to get your older brother Max to feel you kick with his hand last night, but he was too shy. He's going to be a great big brother. He already knows your name and tells everyone that Mommy has his baby sister in her tummy. It's so cute when he says your name. The first time I heard him say "Aspen", that just reaffirmed to me that it was the perfect name for you. I have a feeling you are going to fit in with us nicely.
I'm almost 21 weeks now. Next Saturday you are going to go on your first plane ride to San Francisco. You won't remember it once you get here, but I will make sure to include you in my belly in some pictures.
I pray for you every night that you will be healthy and strong and funny. I hope that you will laugh with us and take life in stride. Your brother is pretty good at this, so I'm sure he will be a great example for you. He loves to laugh and I know he will be right there telling jokes for you and tickling you, all to watch you smile.
We love you so much already and can't wait until the day we get to meet you. But you still have some time. You are going to be a wonderful Spring flower in our lives this year.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, and Max