Today Bella turned 4, but where has the time gone? I remember the past 4 years so vividly. She has grown so much, but it feels like we were just recently blessed with our baby girl. I didn't think I would be emotional over it. Every year I get more excited for all I know she will accomplish in the year, and all I could never imagine she would. But just the other day as I was rushing to the daycare for a parent participation day, our song started playing on my ipod and I burst into tears at the thought of her growing up. I used to sing "Speak Easy" to her when she had trouble sleeping at night, and it would soothe us both. When I got to the daycare, after a few minutes of making Valentines together, she told me to leave and that she wanted to stay...I thought I at least had a few more years before that set in. Of course, at night she needed cuddles, and I was happy she did. I needed them too.
To celebrate her birthday today, I took her to a field of sunflowers
She ran around through the field exploring with her brother
I had hoped to get more photos, but there were ditches and quite a few bees buzzing around. I was more concerned with making sure they didn't fall or get stung
After our Sunflower adventure, we went to Coco's for lunch and Bella entertained a table of Japanese girls (as she often does). She makes everyone laugh everywhere we go! Then after a looooong nap we went to Baskin Robbins and the three of us shared a banana split with Strawberry, Jamoca Almond Fudge, and Cookies & Cream ice cream.
Her birthday party is next weekend, and I am pretty excited for it. The theme is milk & cookies
I rented a bounce house, and I am praying hard for clear skies so the kids can enjoy it. Bella is sooo looking forward to that part!
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She is such a cutie-pie!!! Planning a birthday party for a little girl has to be one of the funnest things ever!
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