The pumpkin is 4!

Jadyn is turning 4 today. It is hard to believe it has been four years with her. But at the same time, I can't really remember life without her. She is a very unique child and I am blessed to be able to be her mother.

We celebrated her birthday last night. She, of course, wanted a Princess cake. We ended up with a Snow Sprinkle Princess....because Mom didn't want to break out the cake decorating tips. I think she turned out pretty well for minimal effort.


She loved the princess cake:


Jadyn hardly wanted to eat dinner because she was too excited to open presents. After learning she had to finish dinner first, that prompted her (with a little coaxing from Alicia!) to finish.


The birthday girl excited to open the presents:


The gifts:


Jadyn got a Snow White DVD and Snow White dress-up kit from us, a princess dress-up box from Grandma Ann & Papa, a tunnel/tent combo and money from Grandma Julie, and a princess necklace, Strawberry Shortcake activity book and princess crayons from Derek & Alicia. She loved everything!



Strangely, Jadyn did not want to come near the candles this year. She would not even attempt to blow them out so Mom had to.


Here are some facts about Jadyn as she turns 4:
1. Sometimes I think she is actually turning 24! She is such a little adult most times.
2. She is a very considerate child. She is always thinking about what others need.
3. She is all about princesses!
4. She still naps most days. (I know I am lucky!)
5. She loves special time with me after Maya goes to sleep and it is just us.
6. She is an excellent eater and always asks why she can't have a fruit/vegetable if we go out to dinner and they don't offer one.
7. She is a very social child. She always asks what we are doing for the day as soon as she wakes up. If we have no plans, she tries to convince me to invite someone over.
8. She loves Primary. She loves to sing the primary songs.
9. She is becoming much more independent and is willing to try most things by herself now. Big change!
10. She has an extremely kind heart. I hope she always keeps this characteristic.


Happy Birthday Jadyn! We love you more than words can express.