Bella's 4th Birthday

Oh my! Can it be that my little girl is 4 already?!?! Yes, she is! I am in denial but she has grown so much and looks/acts more and more like a little lady each day! It seems like yesterday, that sweet little bundle of joy was placed on my chest right over my heart, where she'd remain the rest of her life. I will never forget that moment! I spent the next months just holding her and admiring her beauty. I was in awe of how amazing God was to place this miracle in my life and felt so blessed by her. With every smile, coo and sweet cry my heart grew bigger and bigger. She was such a sweet and perfect happy baby! My life was complete the day I discovered the greatest love possible here on this earth. Nothing else compares!

This year Bella wanted a Strawberry Shortcake Birthday party! I was so excited and had so many cute ideas for her party! If you know me, you know I LOVE party planning and organizing! Just so happened that our newest little one wasn't on board with all the work that goes into all that planning. So we put a small party together and just had a few friends over to our house since it was August and hotter than Hates. She was so super excited to have her own birthday party and was glad she didn't have to share her special day with Lyla. Funny how much they change in a year. Last year they both wanted to have a party together and didn't mind one bit. Now they want their own everything... We are in trouble!

Here's the pretty little birthday girl on her big day!

Happy little girl with all of her friends and new toys! What could make a 4 year old happier?

Bella and her little buddy Avery. They are growing so fast!

Me and my princess on her actual day!

Bella Grace, you are my sunshine! As I've told you since you were born, your smile wakes the sun up each day! You bring us so much joy! We are so very proud of you and are so blessed to get to be your mommy and daddy! Happy Birthday sweet girl! Now quit growing so fast :(