Happy Fifth Birthday to Lydia!

Lydia celebrated her fifth birthday on April 2. The celebration actually lasted for a few weeks as we had a small party on her actual birthday, cookies and singing at school, and a big party on the 14th after all of her friends had returned from Spring Break.

I am so grateful for my little princess. She is such an imaginitive, thoughtful, creative girl. I love how she is strong (even though it is a challenge for me sometimes). She loves to dance and sing, and often makes up her own musical production numbers, usually singing about God (between church, her pre-school and VeggieTales CD's those are the only songs she has learned). She is fearless, and willing to try new things. She didn't even hesitate when offered the chance to mount Bert, a big old horse in Maryland. She also honestly believes that she is a grown-up -- just not big enough to drive. I have tried to convince her otherwise, but without success. She is such a blessing in our lives, and I hope she knows just how much she is loved by all who know her.

Happy Birthday, Princess!