five

Today our first born turns 5.

When they are babies, five seems so far off.

 But now to think of the next five years going as fast as this past five years went - she'll be 10 before we know it.

A little scary.

(1 year old)

Taylor brings so much joy to our house. Every single day.

She is so sensitive, has such a big heart and is very affectionate.

When someone is sick, or hurt, at our house - she loves to help take care of them. She will bring bowls to throw up in, washcloths, medicine, water, snacks, blankies, whatever she can think of that may be needed.

She seems so mature in so many of our conversations.

(2 years old) 

She is loving preschool and learning so much.

We are amazed at her writing and letter recognition and sounds.

She loves to draw and write words.

She asks to listen to worship music all the time.

(3 years old)

She loves to play house and lately has been playing school with her brother a lot.

She changes her clothes multiple times a day, and has to be in comfy clothes when she's home.

She is so independent and good about taking care of her responsibilities.

She orders water at restaurants because "it's healthy for you".

Who's child is this?

(4 years old)

She agrees to allow her brother to have the happy meal toy when mom says we are only ordering one happy meal - because when one child drinks water and neither finish their fries, there is no reason to order 2.

She's a good eater - and again, is always wondering what is good for you and what's not.

 She looks taller lately, and is really starting to look like the "bigger" girls now.

She is growing up so fast. 

(our new 5 year old!  poor thing woke up not feeling well at all, first headache she's ever had)

Happy Birthday sweet girl!

We love you so much and are so proud of the person that God is growing you into.