Baby #2 turns 4!

Here you are my love on your 3rd birthday. Wow, you look little. Still, those big, beautiful, bluish green eyes are melting my heart. 

Half way through your 3rd year and I can already see a difference. You are growing up. I'm not sure if it is because by the time this picture was taken you had become a big sister, or just that each day you seem to grow an inch. 

Here you are. 4 years old.

This is what I have noticed about you so far...

• You don't give your smiles to just anyone. If someone wants to get to know you, they have to work for it
• You are a string bean! I have finally told Grandma to only buy leggings or sweat pants for you. No other pants will stay up on that skinny butt of yours. Even the leggings have difficulty saying up on your hips.
• You are very strong willed and stubborn. It is a blessing and a curse my love. I am still struggling to get a handle on it -  you are, in many ways, me when it comes to your personality
• You love being a sister. When Evie came along, we got to see how truly big your heart is. You are the first one to run to her when she is crying or to come and tell me that she needs something. I know you will always be there to watch out for your little sister
• Your speech has come a long way. There are still a few times where I'm not quite sure what you are saying to me, but once you slow down you are able to get your point across
• You can't wait to go to school. You see Natalie come home from school and hear her talk about her friends and her teachers. You think it is so unfair that you can't go too. Soon my dear
• There is something about your personality that I can't really explain. There have been many times in your four years where my heart is overflowing with love for you. Then, within 2 minutes you have found a way to make me angry! It's true talent
• I love that when you wake up, you want to cuddle. Its one of my favorite things ever

You are an amazing little girl Macie and I love you. Happy Birthday.