Saturday, March 20, 2010

Happy Birthday R!

My baby girl is four today!  I have no idea where all the time went.  I also have no idea why tears are rolling down my face as I try to write this post.  Emotions!  R has always been a joy to be with.  She was born happy and has also been the most independent and easy-going of my three children.  As she turns four, she is still all girl.  She loves pink and purple, princesses, jewelry, dresses, and shoes!  Her favorite activity is shopping, especially if it's shoe shopping!  Even though she is all girl, however, she can mix it up with her brothers and will probably be the first of the three to climb a tree!  

Why do we get sad as our children grow older?  I guess it isn't really sadness, just pure love and the knowledge that as our children grow, they become more and more independent. 

Here are just a few photos as I stroll down memory lane:



Happy Birthday my beautiful girl!  I love you more than you could know! 

11 comments:

danita said...

ahhh! she's so beautiful! happy birthday!

Allison said...

Hi Christy--thanks for following! Gosh, I've been doing this Blogland thing for three years and I only have 7! What's your secret? And BTW your blog design is fabulous. I fiddle around a bit with mine, but yours is WOW!! Happy B-day to your beautiful girl--she is a treasure. I know what you mean about getting sad. My boy is 3 1/2 and just got his first bike and I cried as he rode around the block the first time with his Dad. (sigh)

Ticia said...

Happy birthday big girl! There's some amazing pictures there.
There's something about your kids growing up that makes us sad and suddenly realizing how soon they're leaving.

Jenny said...

She's so beautiful! Happy Birthday to R!

Anonymous said...

aww she is soo cute!! love seeing the memory lane pictures they have all gotten so big!

Have a great birthday weekend!!!! :)

sending birthday hugs and wishes

Happy Birthday R

Susana said...

Happy Birthday R!

I hope you all have a fun, special weekend with all you've got planned and make new memories together.

These are such sweet pictures of all 3 kids. This is a very heartfelt and sweet post too. My favorite kind:-).

You are such a wonderful mom, your kids are precious and I truly hope you enjoy your day with R--and Dalmations too!!

Rebecca said...

What an adorable baby and toddler she was! Thanks for sharing. I know, i too get emotional as my 'babies' get older :(

Amy said...

Happy Birthday R! What a sweet trip down memory lane, and such a beautiful little girl.

Sherry said...

Happy Birthday R!! She's beatiful in all of those pictures! I always get emotional too!

Annette W. said...

Happy birthday, dear R! What a sweet baby and beautiful 4 year old!

Natalie PlanetSmarty said...

Wonderful pictures - what a great trip down the memory lane. R is a beautiful little lady, and the last picture is super precious. Happy birthday to her!