A princess castle with all the royal family people, horses, and castle furniture, all carved out of wood. A pink and purple ladybug purse. A set of DVDs of a favorite TV show. A specially-requested red monkey that talks to you. All of these things were wonderful presents for Cassidy's fourth birthday. They all get played with daily and are treasured. But what made Cassidy's Special List this year? These handmade cards from Jake and Ruby. She read them over and over, turning them in her hands to inspect each hand-drawn inch of both cards. She even took them to bed with her and when I told her they might get wrinkled in her bed, she put them in the blanket bed on the floor next to her bed, where all her special stuffed animals sleep. And asked about them first thing next morning! I know these were crafted with love and detail by two of the most precious kids on the planet, but I wonder if they knew just how SPECIAL they would be to Cassidy. Thanks, Jake and Ruby! We love you!
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