To Sydney, on your 4th birthday-
We should have known that you got your Mommy's stubbornness when you didn't want to make your entrance into this world four years ago. This past year has been interesting raising you and your sister to say the least. Your little personality has really blossomed this year and we just love seeing what you are going to do next. You have tested our patience beyond belief but filled us with an immense amount of joy You have made us cry until we laughed and laugh until we cried.
You are strong-willed and determined. You are dramatic and passionate about everything you do. You are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. You are smart and a very quick thinker. You have countless amounts of energy and are always eager to be doing something. You are such a sweet little girl with just enough sass. Your giggles are contagious and your smile lights up the room.
Your bond with Savannah is something that words simply can not describe. You are the bestest of friends. You fill this house with giggles (and sometimes with screams) from the moment you wake up, which is early, to the moment you go to bed. You two are always watching out for one another and very protective of each other. I pray daily that the love and compassion you have for one another remains strong.
You love to do any art project. You can color for hours, then cut your drawings out and play with them like dolls. You are left handed and very coordinated with your hands. You love to help us out with everything. From cooking, to cleaning, to folding laundry you always have to be in the mix of things. Currently you love watching Olivia, Barbie's Perfect Christmas, really any show that has girls wearing tights. Speaking of tights you LOVE them. It is a constant battle getting you dressed for school in the morning. You want to wear tights and dresses everyday. If you can't, you try to wear leggings with your socks pulled up high, in an attempt to make them look like tights. You love to sing...very loudly. You know all the words to all the songs on Barbies Perfect Christmas. You have the sweetest little voice. I'm sure you and your sister will be famous singers one day. We had to purchase the music on itunes because you were watching too much TV just for the music.
You love school and love your teacher, Ms. Thomas. Ms. Thomas says that you are an amazing student who always listens and follows instructions immediately (I'm not sure why you don't do this at home though!). Your favorite thing about school is going to music and Spanish. You also love art/craft time. You and Savannah are best buddies at school with a little girl named Alex. You tell the most crazy, most animation stories I have ever heard. Your facial expressions are hilarious, as well as your hand and head motions. You repeat everything and never forget anything. I could honestly write a best-selling book with stories from you and your sister.
I could write for hours on you and your sister but this is already a month late!
We pray that you always know how much we love you. We feel so blessed that God chose us to be your parents. Happy 4th birthday sweet girl!
To Savannah, on your 4th birthday,
Where to even start with you! You are such a beautiful little girl, on the inside as much as the outside. Your sweet spirit is so refreshing. You have brought so much happiness to our lives. You still love to snuggle and have the sweetest little voice. You are full of surprises, one of my favorites is your surprise kisses and love yous...you randomly come up to us throughout the day and give sweet kisses or just say "Mommy I love you". Melt my heart. You are very polite and are always quick to say "Yes Mommy. Of course Mommy" in your sweet little voice. Every night when I tuck you into bed your big hugs and kisses remind me why I love being a mom so much. You are very easy going like your Daddy.
Even with all that sweetness you can throw some fierce tantrums. You just lay back and let the screams come out, feet and arms go flying, and when you finally sit up your face is beat red! Sometimes these fits are so random and ridiculous I have to just laugh. Sometimes though these fits drive me wild because I have no idea where it came from. Thankfully you never do them in public! You tend to blame a lot of your misfortunes (tripping, toy breaking or misplacing a toy) on Sydney. Half the time she doesn't even tell you that she didn't do it and just takes your punishment until I step in to clarify.
You love Sydney with your whole heart and are always watching out for her. Last summer you actually told us that she slipped through her tube at the pool and was under the water. (Don't judge us..we really were watching you both!) You speak in public more than Sydney but never leave her side. You two play wonderfully together and have enormous imaginations.
You love, love to dance and dress up. Costumes are always spread throughout the house. I spy on you while you are practicing your dance moves and it may be the cutest thing I have ever seen. You love to have us watch you dance and love big applauds.
Your favorite show right now is Olivia. Your favorite movie is Barbie's Perfect Christmas. More than anything you love them music in them.
You love school and are a quick learner. You love to please Ms. Thomas and are very obedient. You love art projects and are very precise in your work. You could do arts and crafts all day. Your best friend at school is Alex. The teachers have made comment how the three of you should have been triplets. You love to read books at school and at home. You also like to read to us and your stories are always so creative.
Every one always ask if you and Sydney are as much alike as you look alike. Our answer is always NO. As much as you both like the same things (toys, movies, clothes), your personalities are so different. You each are so unique. It is a joy (and a challenge) raising you together. We pray that your bond with each other grows stronger every day. We also pray that you always know how much we love you and thank God that he picked us to be your parents.
Love Mommy & Daddy
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