Julia's 5th Birthday by Steve Manick

It was five years ago on a warm August day,
That our Julia Rose had come out to play.

Her smile's enchanting, it'll give you a rush,
It won't be too long 'til the boys start to blush.

She'll dress like a princess-- a lavender gown,
Then make funny faces and act like a clown.

Her babies are pampered, they sleep in her bed,
She'll care for a beetle that's missing a head.

A ballet performance and wouldn't you know,
That it's Julia Rose who's stealing the show.

She picks her own outfits, and has quite a flair,
And needs the right shoes, and the bows in her hair.

And with brother Adam she rolls 'cross the rug,
They bicker and scream, but they end in a hug.

She knows how to bring a quick smile to your face,
So young and so wise, and with beauty and grace.

She'll clean up her room without even being told,
She's sweet and she's charming, then sassy and bold.

She just learned to swim and now cruises the pool,
In swimsuit and glasses, she's totally cool.

She likes baking cookies, and carousel rides,
And playing piano and going down slides.

She starts Kindergarten, she'll make some new friends,
They'll learn how to read, and talk 'bout new trends.

A princess she'll be on her birthday this year,
But each day with her gives us reason to cheer.