We couldn’t let the day past without saying “Happy Birthday” to our little one, Addie! Her idea of the perfect birthday included riding rides and playing at Galaxy Fun Park, followed by cupcakes, pizza, and gifts. It’s amazing to think that she is turning 5 today! I love watching her grow up, but a part of me is also sad! I’m sad that one day she won’t be my little baby anymore. That she will one day go off to college and move away. Or that she will one day get married and leave home for good! That she will probably one day say that she hates us because we won’t let her do something! Or that in about 8 months, she will be starting her kindergarten. These aren’t really sad milestones, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t at least a little sad!

But for now, we cherish each and every moment and day that we get to spend with her. She has grown into the sweetest little girl who will hug and kiss you one hundred times per day! She loves to play with barbies and eat ice cream. She loves shopping at Target just as much as I do, except she prefers the toy aisles. And she has an infectious personality that you can’t help but love and laugh at, even when she’s misbehaving!