Happy 7th Birthday, Kerri!!

My girl, my oldest baby, my sweet Kerri - I am in shock that you are 7! Looking at all of your baby pictures brought back such amazing memories of you. I remember seeing you for the first time and I instantly believed in love at first sight. I cherish the first picture we have of our new family of 3. Obviously, our family has grown since then but you were just the beginning. :) You have grown into such a beautiful, silly, sweet little girl from the teeny bald little baby that was born 7 years ago!!
You are a wonderful student, a great friend, a sweet big sister (most of the time!) and an all around amazing little girl. You make your Daddy and I soo proud! Although at times I miss being able to spell things so you won't understand, I love hearing you read, seeing you write notes and draw pictures. You are a talented artist and I treasure your self portraits and little notes.
I continue to look forward to all of our new adventures. While we are still a couple of days away from your actual 7th birthday, I'm sure we will "do it up big!" :) You have asked for cake for breakfast and dessert before dinner on your birthday so we'll see what we can do.
I love you dear Kerri - forever and always - to the moon, stars and back again.
xoxoxo
<3 - Mommy

Happy 4th Birthday, Peyton!!

My dearest Peyton... I cannot believe you are 4! You are the sweetest 4 year old girl that I know. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday, yet I look at you now, I am blown away at what a wonderful little girl you are. You started "school" this year and have adjusted to it amazingly well. You have made friends, play nicely, are helpful and happy and I couldn't be prouder of you. I wish you weren't growing up so fast but I love watching you grow. I love being your mommy, seeing you learn new things, watching you master new skills, seeing your personality blossom.
We celebrated your day from sunrise until sun down. You woke up to a floor of purple balloons (your favorite color at the moment) and a unicorn pillow pet. You chose donuts for breakfast, so naturally I loaded you and your sisters up at 6:45am and drove to Shipley's. We opted to all go in instead of the drive-thru but I suppose it was part of the fun. I made ice cream cone cake balls for your class and I think everyone enjoyed them! They certainly quieted a room of 14 3-4 yr olds! :) You picked pizza for dinner and topped the day off with a little more sugar by getting ice cream with Daddy.
My sweet, sweet girl - I look forward to all the adventures Daddy and I will have with you over the coming years. We have been blessed to be your parents. I love you forever and ever - to the moon and back.
xoxoxo,
<3 - Mommy