Happy 4th Birthday Coco!

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Opening gifts @ Grammy & Namps before the parade

Wow. It doesn't seem possible that our precious December flower is actually turning 4. My 4th birthday is my first real memory. The party at the park, Tinkerbell doll and Strawberry Shortcake big wheel are all such vivid pictures in my mind. It puts the parenting pressure on: anything we do now she may very well remember!! Ha!

Seriously, like I'm sure I will each birthday, I feel like we were bringing her home from the hospital just yesterday. We were prepared to bundle her up but the weather was crazy - 65 degrees and sunny when we came home. This 4th birthday is a lot different. It is FREEZING outside! Crazy Tennessee winter weather makes me happy to be moving to Florida.

Speaking of, Daddy came home from Florida just for the holiday of Coco's birthday. He wouldn't dare miss seeing his girl on her day. His weekend home started the birthday festivities and they didn't stop for a full week: a party at school, the Christmas parade and last but certainly not least the big hoorah at Pump It Up!

Her cute class: Miss Joy's Little Lambs!

Coco sliding with her favorite person, Luke Acree; these 2 could find real trouble together!

Mommy, Coco & Grammy
@ her school party

Coco, this is for you:

At 4 years old you are super smart and have the mouth and attitude to go along with it. We never know what you might say: it may make us laugh or it may land you in time out. You are full of personality and life! Anything with a princess on it is your favorite and you love to play dress up in Momma's shoes. You can't stand to wear pants or tights and prefer to wear just your undies around the house. (Daddy says this has to stop!) Your teacher says you have an innate ability to learn and we pray that we can guide you to grow up according to God's plan. There is never a dull moment when you are around - you are and always will be my precious angel!!