F.O.U.R.

At this time,

4 years ago,

Jake and I were marveling over

 one of our greatest accomplishments.

Counting fingers

and toes.

Admiring the roundest, fullest face

I've ever seen on such

a tiny little baby.

Getting acquainted with this new little one

that had been silently making her presence known

for months.

Today, we celebrate Addie Grace

and the gift that she is.

4 whole years,

and as long as that seems to be at times,

it sure did go by lightening fast!

We started our celebrating yesterday,

with a lunch in honor of Addie Grace.

It was a small crowd, but it was fun.

We talked, and laughed

and enjoyed the little ones

and the excitement birthdays bring!

 

The party was great,

and the beautiful weather we had

added to the special-ness of the day!

The kids played outside for the remainder of the day.

No naps were had

but lots and lots of fun instead!

 

We were thankful Addie Grace's

BFF (Best Friend Forever)

was able to help celebrate too!

 

Today,

on her actual birthday,

we continued the tradition.

Pancakes,

in the shape of a 4

with candles.

 

 

 

 A few more presents to open,

 

and a few snapshots as well!

 

Addie Grace and the family

loaded up in the car

for a special Birthday Surprise!

She couldn't help telling everyone she met

she was 4 today!

 

We took the girls to see the movie Frozen.

Again.

They've been begging to see it

for a second time

so we thought it would be a wonderful surprise,

as we rarely go to the theater to see a movie

in the first place,

much less see it twice!

We also invited all of Addie Grace's favorite little friends

to join us.

She was so excited to see everyone there!

 

Ginny (the big sis), AG, Annabelle, Lilee, Crista & Gracie

 

We've had a fun weekend of celebrating

our littlest miracle.

We're so thankful for Addie

and how she adds so much laughter and life to our family!

God certainly knew what He was doing

when He placed Addie Grace in our family!