Dear Olivia,

You had a very special evening with your Daddy tonight. Vernal holds an annual father daughter dance! You have been looking forward to this dance for a very long time! Constantly you would tell me, "I'm going to a dance with Daddy! Not Lincoln, Not brother (Bently), Not you. You stay home." The night finally arrived! It was a wee bit crazy because I was sick the night before and still not feeling 100%. But the real problem was that Bently threw up a couple hours before the dance. It was nasty! But luckily you show no signs of throwing up so Dad and you and Uncle Cole and Emma went off to the dance. I got you ready before the dance. As I sat there doing your hair for your first dance I couldn't help but think how fast other dances will be coming. Dance class, prom, college dances, your first dance, and of course, your Daddy daughter dance at your wedding. I prayed in that moment for time to slow down. Those other dances can wait! I'm going to sit and enjoy our living room dance parties, soak them in before they're gone! 

Daddy met you at the door with flowers and kisses! You looked incredibly beautiful in your gold dress and pig tails! You were jumping with excitement. There was one bad moment when you hurt Lincoln and I told you that wasn't a good thing to do. You burst into tears and in classic Olivia fashion, stormed out of the room exclaiming you didn't want to go to the dance! I thought it was very dramatic, even for you! ;) But you cheered right back up when Dad told you you were going to get cheese burgers for dinner! :) 

As for the rest of the night you will have to ask your Dad how it went! :) I love you beautiful! I hope you had a fantastic time at your first dance. 

Love,

Mom