I can hardly believe it, and a part of me wants it ti stop - a part of me want her stay little forever.
Today reminded me so much of the day she was born, the calmness before a storm, the cloudy weather, and the slow pace of our day together.
Four years ago today - a little more beauty was added to our already beautiful life. After just four short hours of labor, our sweet 7lb baby girl slipped out of her safe space into our world - and nothing has been the same every sense.
I still remember the relieve when I realized that she is finally here. The moment we locked eyes for the first time, I simply knew that this is going to be one of the greatest adventures of my life - and that is exactly what it has been thus far.
Today we celebrate four beautiful years filled with joy, laughter, and of course some tears.
Hayleigh has shaped and changed our family into a something so extraordinary - that it is hard to put it into words.
She is stretched me to places (some darker then others) that I never even knew existed, but through that she has taught me how to be a better human being on this earth. I am so grateful for the challenges that comes with a raising a strong-willed girl ( I have to sometimes remind myself that growth takes place when it is so hard) but I would not change this journey, or her for anything in this world.
She simply takes my breathe away, and sometimes I have to pinch myself to realize that something that beautiful come from within me - it is insane.
We had super slow, and laid back day celebrating our girl.
No parties this year, just simplicity, and togetherness is all we wanted (it has been a rough here.) You can see her other birthdays here, here, and here.
Breakfast...
A stack of waffles, what is not to love? She picked it.
A simple morning of opening gifts...
sipping on some tea, and more tea, and laughing so much it qualifies as a work out.
Lots of playing...
we spend the rest of the afternoon playing with all her goodies, painting, and just being together.
Flower Picking...
I couldn't forget this part, she wanted to pick some flowers to put on the table with her cake. I love flowers just as much!
Cake time...
I kept it super simple this year, the first year since her smash cake, that I didn't make some outlandish cake (I do love that as well) but this year the simplicity was just what we needed.
A super easy white cake, butter cream frosting, piped out into little roses.
She loved it, and that is all that matters to me.
her sweet smile makes me so happy.
it was delicious.....
she requested chili dogs and homemade french fries.
It was a perfect day, being able to spend time together.
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Our yearly little birthday interview.
1. Favorite color? Pink
2. Favorite show? Jake And The Neverland Pirates
3. Favorite animal? Zebra
4. Favorite book? Beauty & The Beast
5. Favorite breakfast? Waffles
6. Favorite treat? Cupcakes
7. Favorite activity? Playing in the dirt.
8. Best friend? Ian
I can't believe this stunning little girl is FOUR!
My sweet Hayleigh, never lose the beauty you see in the little things in life. Hold onto your creativity, grow your kindness, embrace the difficulty that live brings, dream bigger then the universe, and love fiercely.
Happy birthday to my beautiful little girl, I love you so deeply that it hurts.
You are beautiful, and it's an honor and a privileged to be called your mom.
Happy birthday!
xXx
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