four years old.

it's official. i have a four year old! i still don't know how it happened but it did. the past year her personality has continued to grow and blossom. sounds so cliche, i know. she's a bit of a silly one. she's a little more opinionated. she asks a million questions (even when she knows the answers). she's still sweet and has a beautiful heart. she's got some sassy in her. okay, she's got a lot a sassy in her. she's bossy and can boss you around without you even realizing what is going on. she's kind and cares for her little brother tremendously. she's a tester and likes to push the limits to see what she can get away with. some days i spend telling her all day what she can't do. it's not fun but it's necessary. then the next is yes ma'am's and helping hands. she's still a cuddler. she tips the scale at 29 lbs and is still my half pint. running. that is her thing. she is a great runner. i see triathlons in her future since she loves to swim and bike as well. she's still girly and loves to accessorize her outfits. all in all she is a genuinely sweet kid and with an incredibly sweet disposition. i couldn't be more proud of the little girl she is becoming. 

the night before she turned 4 we had a sitter for blake and took her out for dinner and bowling. 

the day she turned 4 was a saturday. i went to the grocery store in the morning and wanted to put balloons in her room as a surprise. i wasn't too quiet and think i woke up her.  it was 6 something in the morning. i should add she insisted on putting on her crown and boa. it balances out the superman pajamas of her brothers. here you have her first morning as a 4 year old. 

her present was waiting outside for her. 

don't look too thrilled about turning 4. ;)