Julia's 6th Birthday by Steve Manick

Arriving in August just six years ago,
Our Julia Rose has put on quite a show.

A princess at heart, she has style and grace,
She can light up a room with that smiling face.

She conquered her fear and now swims 'cross the pool,
Jumping in from the side is now something cool.

She is picky 'bout clothes and obsessed with her shoes,
Everything needs to match, all the colors and hues.

A recital in dance made her family so proud,
It's certain she'll never get lost in a crowd.

With first grade upon her she's growing so fast,
It's always a goal to make childhood last.

On her electric car she will speed through the yard,
And two-wheeler riding does not look so hard.

She lost her first teeth but she still has that smile,
And lately she's sporting a different hairstyle.

"I'm telling" she screams when her brother pokes fun,
They banter and laugh until each thinks they've won.

She loves eating pasta, from tomatoes she shrinks,
But given a cup she spills more than drinks.

She'll clean up her room without ever being told,
But stubborn at times, she just won't be controlled.

One trip to Kings Canyon and now she's a camper,
But when she gets home it's herself she will pamper.

She loves the new cats, and they now number four,
She'll chase and then grab them, but feeding's her chore.

So on her big day we will give her our wishes,
We'll tell her we love her and coat her with kisses.