My beautiful amazing girl turned 4 today. I remember having her like it was yesterday. She brings so much joy and love and life to our home. She made me a mother and I will forever be grateful for the privilege.
Happy Birthday Helayna!
672. celebrating her 4th birthday
673. pretty decorations
674. friends and family to celebrate with
675. her independence and strength
676. seeing her excitement
677. falling into bed completely exhausted and happy
678. new (to me) vintage treasures
679. opening up the dishwasher to a surprise clean load of dishes!
680. Grandmas and Grandpas (theirs and mine)
681. wonderful news from my sister
682. successful cakes (yes, there were 2)
683. late night snuggles with my little boy
684. so much love
685. a phone call from a teary friend
686. that she trusts me
687. a neighbourhood dress-up party
688. surprising her
689. how she cares for and protects her little brother
690. her beautiful laughter
691. her kisses, hugs and cuddles
692. that she wakes every morning with a smile on her face
693. remembering the day she entered this world
694. knowing it was worth all the hard work
That is a beautiful list! I remember getting the phone call in the middle of the night that you were going to the hospital (we had just seen you on Sunday!) and then waiting at school to hear more. We are so very blessed to be grandparents to Helayna. She is a precious, beautiful gift from God. It was marvelous to spend the weekend with you all and be part of the party. Much love to everyone!
Posted by: Crystal | October 25, 2010 at 11:41 PM
She sounds like an amazing little girl, Heather. Happy 4th to her!
Posted by: KathyT | October 26, 2010 at 08:45 AM
I was thinking of the birthday girl yesterday! I love the pictures.
Posted by: Heather | October 26, 2010 at 12:02 PM
How sweet!!! It's so hard to believe our babies are turning 4 already. I asked Owen last night if he could stay 3 forever and he started crying and saying I didn't want him to be 4 and he wants to be 4.
Posted by: crystal johnson | October 26, 2010 at 12:29 PM
We love that beautiful and precious girl, too. Tyler comments often on how much he misses her and playing with her. We miss you all lots.
Your weekend must have been awesome. Those cakes are incredible and I'm sure have disappeared by now. Happy Birthday, Helayna! Big hugs from Auntie Mel, Uncle Ty and Samuel.
Posted by: Melinda | October 26, 2010 at 04:23 PM
Ah love it all! Great list. Lots of love to that sweet little birthday girl!!!
(And on a side note - I had a friend just have a set of twin boys up there and she needs some pictures taken of them - are you up for some newborn pictures??? I assume you are but I wanted to give you a heads up!)
Posted by: Rhonda Steed | October 26, 2010 at 07:39 PM
It seems like so little time has passed since we first started talking while pregnant with our girls! It looks like she had the happiest of birthdays!
ps...love your new bowl!
Posted by: shelby | November 02, 2010 at 01:40 PM