"It's my Bourf-day!"

On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, "Life will never be the same."

Because there had never been anyone like you...ever in the world.

- From

"On the Night You Were Born"

Wecome to the 4's my dear Eliza. We are happy to say goodbye to the 3's with the challenges and fears unseen in the previous years. You eventually warmed up to school and have embraced all the opportunities it offers. Preschool has given you the gift of courage, shown you how to be polite, independent and opened up your eyes to the world ("These are the continents of the wowld."). Your life has added teachers and new friends (even the boys who are alway in trouble) to the list of those who love and care for you.

I have told you to stop growing up once you turn 4 but I don't think you will listen. Fine. I will try to remember you for who you are now.

Words we love:

"Stoo-dle" = stool

"Too-mon-yo" = tomorrow

"Hims a nice baby."

"Skeena" = Me, Christina, Mom (Thanks for the stripper name, honey)

Things you love to do:

Watch "A Baby Story"

Play school

Play Stroller Strides

Kick the soccer ball around

Swing at the park

Swimming lessons

Talk about going golfing and fishing with your Dad

Spending time with your grandparents

Now we are on to the day of celebration....

with a doll house!!!!

 The grandparent/great grandma/aunt/uncle clan

 The dare devil water slide

 Or you can go the safer route.

Sweet Maisie

 Babes on the blanket

Hello Ella!

 This is our dear friend Luciya who is the life of any party! Love her!!!

 Even brother got into the water action

Maggie and Claire managing the kiddos

Beloved Grandma Kim (Lucas's mom)

 Andrea, Tyler, Hadley and Blake

The doll house cake!!! I was proud of myself for coming up with this idea since Eliza wasn't a big help with ideas. She wanted raisins for her birthday. For a gift.
Anywho, this cake turned out to be a fun option and she was pretty happy with it.

Time for presents!

Um, who is more excited to get furniture and accessories for the doll house?

Now she has her own family to boss around! 

Cheesy smile + bubble machine 

Every year we end Eliza's birthday celebration with some fireworks and she was so patient waiting for Lucas and me to clean up

We love, love, love you Eliza.

Thank you to all our friends and family for being a part of her life and giving her so much to be happy about!