Taelor is 4

Birthday girl had to start her day with a cup of tea of course

My big 4 year old

Happy Birthday Taelor

Taelor's favorite....cupcakes

Making a wish (Ethan joined in too!)

Daddy and his little girl

My babies

Can't forget the Mince Pies Taelor had Gamma make...her other fav!

Yes my baby girl turned FOUR this past New Year's Eve. I still can't believe how time has flown by. She is one amazing, sweet, shy little girl and I feel so blessed to have her as my daughter. I love her to pieces.

Taelor was born at 12:19 am and we were still awake at that time, so I went in and gave her a kiss and said Happy birthday my baby girl, as I sat and stared at her, the memories of ringing in the New Year of 2007 in the hospital with our precious bundle of joy overwhelmed me. It was 4 years ago that our lives were changed forever. As I walked out of her room, tears came to my eyes, but tears of joy to see how much she has grown up into a little girl. A little girl who has the heart of gold, and the biggest heart already for Jesus!

In the morning, on her birthday, we started the day off with a cup of tea and french toast (Taelor's choice of course). We headed to the Spectrum for a bit of shopping with the birthday girl and then had lunch at Islands. Since Taelor has the best day to celebrate a birthday, New Year's Eve, we let her stay up as late as she wanted to. We did the New York New Year and she was so excited to see everyone celebrating on her birthday. We did the countdown....5,4,3,2,1.....and instead of saying Happy New Year, Taelor said Happy Birthday to ME! So cute! Ethan was so tired that night that he didn't even make it till 8:30! Taelor was tired too and at 9:30 she was done for the day. I kissed my little 4 year old to bed, tucked her in with a big smile on my face knowing my daughter made me a mom and I am so proud of her.

I look forward to this next year in her life, to see her grow and learn, but most of all I look forward to her just being the little girl that she is!