Dear Lydia~

A year ago from today your dad and I were on a trip to Thailand. Papa and Annie took the whole family. On our last day there we took a boat out to these Sea Caves called Hongs. At sunset we made these little Kratong's that were filled with fresh flowers, a coconut base, candles and incense. It was a little silly but they told us to make a wish. Your dad and I decided to wish that you, our next sweet little girl would join our family. So we took our little Kratong and we made our wish, for you, Lydia, to come to us in the next year. As we let our Kratong go and float inside the enclosed Lagoon I just thought so hard of you and wanted you there in my arms at that moment. Your dad and I both agreed that it was one of the most romantic moments of our marriage. The water below us had algae that glowed in the night time and fire flies were flying above us. The Lagoon was filled with about 30 other glowing kratong's and very few things I have seen in my life have been as beautiful as that. We were never quite sure exactly when we wanted to start trying for another baby. However, after that night we knew we were ready for you. For the last year I've just felt like our family has had a piece missing from it. I can't even tell you how much peace it gives me to know you're in my belly right now. I have another 5 weeks before the Dr. confirms that you are in fact the little girl I've been waiting for. But for now I just have the feelings in my heart to let me know you're here. I can't even believe how much I love you. We're all waiting for you.