Hi Morgan, it's me, your Auntie Lisa. You haven't met me yet as I live a ways away from you and I have this ridiculous cold that has gotten the best of me today, April 22, 2013 - also now known as your birthday! I can tell you that I am so excited to be your Auntie and I can't wait to give you your first Auntie Lisa squish. I was lucky enough to be there when your cousins, Ella and Sam were born and as I'm unable to be there with you today, I thought I'd tell you a little about the Fenyedi family that you have been ever so lucky to be born into and my promises to you.
First off, you have hit the parental jackpot! I have known your Daddy my whole life and he has been the best big brother to me that a girl could ask for. Yes, he's crazy and will make you roll your eyes at him on a regular basis but he will also make you laugh, challenge you and sweep you up in those big arms of his when you're in need of a hug and a shoulder to cry on. He is super athletic and will teach you how to ski, ride bikes, and hike and will probably try his best to keep up with you well into his later years so make sure to go easy on him and let him win sometimes. He also gives some pretty darned good advice when you're in need, it may not always be what you want to hear but trust me, his advice is some of the best around!
Your Daddy met and married your Mommy nine months and two days ago. Talk about timing! I don't know your Mommy very well but here's what I've come to realize in the short while that I've known her. She is a strong, loving and beautiful woman. She will always have your best interest at heart and will fight for you when you need her at your back. She is a planner, so much like arriving a day late like you've done on your birthday, don't go messing with the schedule! Your Mommy is also one of the best bakers I know. You will never suffer from a lack of cookies, cake, cinnamon buns or any other baked treat you could imagine. Believe me - you're going to love them! Your Mommy is a huge fan of the colour pink and you are so lucky that the ultrasound technician was right and that you are in fact a girl. If she was wrong, you would have been living out your first couple of days or weeks as a baby boy clad in pink - not that there's anything wrong with that! Your parents are fun, athletic people and they will keep you moving, laughing and probably guessing what's next through your life. Enjoy them, as much as you'll groan and roll your eyes at them through your teen years, trust me, they're pretty cool parents.
Your Daddy's parents, your Gramma and Grampa Fenyedi already love you to bits. Grampa Fenyedi is the one with the crazy white hair on his face. That's his goatee. He will stroke his goatee or run his hand through his white hair when he's thinking. He'll try to tell you that his hair is blond. As I don't want you to start out your life colour blind or mixing up your hair colours, I'll let you in on a little secret - Grampa Fenyedi's hair is actually white. Shh! Don't let him know that you now know his secret. Your Gramma Fenyedi is the one with the crazy curly brown hair and freckles everywhere. If you're really lucky, you'll get some of those freckles someday too like your cousin Ella did. Your Gramma and Grampa Fenyedi will shower you with love. They'll give you lots of hugs, kisses and of course Gramma will always have a never ending supply of fruits and veggies to give to you when you're hungry. Go easy on your Gramma and Grampa Fenyedi though, they sometimes need to take their time doing things as they're not quite as young as you. Feel free to walk in a zig zag line so they can keep up with you when you're on the go!
Next up is your Great Grampa Hunter. He is 92 years young and is one of the toughest men I know. You will need to thank him someday for his great Scottish stock! He has been through so much medically and at 92 years old, he's still alive and kicking and has many a story to tell. Your Great Grampa Hunter taught me to never give up. Not on life, not on love and not on anyone that you care about. His love for your Great Gramma Hunter was a love that I searched for my whole life and have finally found. I hope that I can share some stories with you of the lessons both your Great Gramma and your Great Grampa have taught me. They have given me so much and I hope that I am able to properly convey the special people that they are to you when you're old enough to hear it.
Your crazy Auntie Breanne and Uncle Jim are the next group of people I'd like to tell you about. Your Auntie Breanne and I decided earlier today that you are in need of two crazy Aunties so we will both fulfill that role for you you lucky girl! I've known your Auntie Breanne her whole life and though we had our ups and downs as sisters, since the day we finally got our own separate rooms, she has been and still is one of my best friends and you are so lucky to have her as an Auntie. Though she is anti-pink, she has some practice with baby girls as she has two of her own and she is the kind of Mom that any kid would love to call their own. She is kind, caring, loving, funny, and yes, she also has a touch of crazy in her. Her husband, your Uncle Jim will probably buy you your first pink riding jersey. That is if he beats your Daddy to it! Your Uncle Jim will take you for walks on the beach at Hopkins and let you throw rocks in the water and get all dirty and muddy and bring you home for your Mommy or Gramma Fenyedi to clean up. He has a heart of gold and will always be there to back you up when and if you need it.
Auntie Breanne and Uncle Jim have two daughters, your cousins Ella and Sam. These two are full of energy! You'll probably get tired just watching them for the first little while. They are very busy little girls and I'm sure you'll be keeping up with them in no time. Ella is your older cousin and she, much to her mommy's chagrin, loves all things girly and pink! Her younger sister Sam is never too far behind Ella. They make a pretty good team and they share really well so I'm sure they'll welcome you with open arms! Ella and Sam are going to read you stories, draw for you and most importantly they will want to swim with you. Make sure your Mommy and Daddy put you in swimming lessons so you can keep up to these two fishies!
Last but not least, your crazy Auntie Lisa (me!) and your Uncle Rob. We don't live quite as close to you as the rest of the Fenyedi family does but that, by no means, means we love you any less. We are so excited that you have decided to join our family and are looking forward to finally meeting you once we're over this cold. Your Uncle Rob is one of the most giving, kind and fun people I know. He wears his heart on his sleeve and if he has his way, he will spoil you with candy and gifts when your Mommy's not looking. And if you're really lucky, one day he might even give you a ride on the back of his Harley! Your Auntie Lisa (me!) is not very good at describing myself so instead I will let you in on a couple of promises that I would like to make to you.
I promise that you will always have a special place in my heart. I will always have plenty of hugs and kisses for you even when you don't want them. I promise to tell you the stories that make up the Fenyedi family and to answer any and all questions you may have. I will read to you, play with you, tickle you, dance with you, cuddle with you and always take the time to listen to you. You will always be welcome to come and visit me whenever you like and there will always be a place for you here. I promise to keep your secrets and give you advice when you need or want it. I will share with you my love for life and my want to help others where I can. I will share with you my love for skiing, running and hiking. I will do my best to impart a bit of my crazy sense of humour in you and promise to share many laughs along the way. I will kiss your bumps and bruises better and wipe away your tears. I will share in your successes and be your fiercest supporter. I will also be there for your miststeps and heartbreak to help pick up the pieces and build you back up. Morgan Susan Jane Fenyedi, I am your Auntie Lisa and you already hold a piece of my heart in your tiny little hands. I can't wait to meet you!
Love and happiness,
Auntie Lisa
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