Three weeks ago today, my sister Emma gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and my first niece Reese Abigail. I may be biased but she is perfect, just look at her!

From the moment she was first placed into my arms I didn't want to let her go.  I never thought I would love someone so much; being an aunt is such a blessing.  Over the last three weeks I have gotten to spend almost every night with Emma and Reese, and I have cherished every moment.  I want Reese to stay small and cute forever, but she is growing before my eyes.  Saying that, I am so excited to watch my niece grow and blossom into a young woman.  I will be there to help her in school and when her friends let her down.  I will be there when her mom can't.  I will take her to the library and teach her the importance of reading.  I will teach her to be confident and resilient like her grandmother.  I will act as her nurse, her taxi, and her "second-mom."  I will forever strive to be her role model.

I am so eager for the future and the opportunity to watch her grow.