For Sadie's birthday we had a family get-together. It was really fun because my cousin Marshall happened to be in town that weekend so we were thrilled to see him. Also in attendance - Amelia & Michael, Darren, Brandi and Cade, Grandma, Grandpa and Bailey. Sure is different then the quiet birthday parties we used to have in TX! We're so glad for those who came, and missed those who were far away.
The birthday girl as we are prepping the cake. She requested pink and purple - surprised??
The kids love Aunt Amelia.
Don't these two look like they are going to be trouble together??
Sadie at 4:-She has grown up before our eyes - why does that always seem to happen with the middle child?
-She can be timid and shy around new people
-She is either sweet or sassy - catch her in a mood, and she might not like you very much at that moment and she'll let you know. Most of the time she is very easy going, happy to play with others or by herself, and other times she has an opinion and will let you know loud and clear. She can be so hilarious!
-She loves baby dolls, is obsessed with stuffed animals and enjoys being a little mother to all of them.
-She loves to look at books and be read to.
-As she is maturing, she is having fewer accidents requiring stitches. But man, when they happen they have been pretty bad. She is quick to tell everyone that she has "fragile skin" and says matter of factly - "when I die and go live with Heavenly Father I won't have fragile skin anymore." I hope that truth can bring her strength as she grows and comes to fully understand how much this disorder has impacted her life. Besides the constant nagging to "stop running!" or "be careful!", we are all learning to manage for the most part and hoping we can figure out how to safely let her have as normal of a childhood as possible.
-Sadie loves to sing, dance, laugh and have tickle time and wrestle time with dad.
-She is very particular about her clothes
-She loves our little "preschool" time together
-She would be happy to stay in her pajamas all day - and sometimes does
-She loves being a sister
-And this is how she usually feels about having her picture taken.
We love Sadie so much and are so grateful she is in our family.
Sidenote - this is what Spencer looks like when Dad feeds him, which is what happened while Sadie was opening her presents.
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