Today, my baby turns 6. Using the words of Mariah Carey, I remind Tess daily that she’ll always be my baby. But sometimes I really do wish we could go back just a few years and hang out there for a bit.


Babies don’t keep. 😭
Tess had a pretty big year, from starting school and undergoing her first big surgery, to experiencing Disney World for the first time and performing in her first dance recital.




And she handled everything like the champ she is.
Tess is our silly, sensitive, slightly spoiled, so loving and super fun six year old. And we couldn’t love her more.






6 year old Tessa facts:
Favorite color: All of them
Favorite foods: Ice cream, popsicles, salami and spaetzle
Favorite book: Pinkalicious
Favorite song: “All of You” from Encanto
Favorite show: Bluey and Gabby’s Dollhouse
Favorite movies: Encanto and Paw Patrol
Favorite activities: Swimming and playing
Favorite toys: Barbie, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Kitty toys, Paw Patrol
Happiest birthday, sweet Tess! Those little toddler pics are too much 😍 Love seeing her grow & tackle all the things. She’s incredible. Love her!
Happy #6 Maribel❣️❣️❣️❣️
She truly is a “champ”! A very special one!!
My favorite 6 year old 😍 and you’re absolutely right that babies don’t keep 😭
Love her silly, sensitive self and the rockstar that she is. Handling ever hurdle that comes her way.