Lyla turns FOUR!

 Lyla girl turned FOUR on September 8th! 

I had a bunch of contractions the night before her birthday and prayed so hard the baby would stay in there one more day so I wouldn't miss celebrating Lyla on her special day. So grateful those prayers were heard!

We started her the day with our birthday tradition of a stack of old fashioned donuts and a sparkler candle. I loved watching her reaction shift from shy to beaming over being the center of attention as we all sang "Happy Birthday" to her! I truly think it was one of her favorite parts about her day.

Luckily it was late start Wednesday for Liam so we had enough time to let her open her presents before he had to leave on the bus. Pretty sure this was her second favorite part about her special day. ;)

The thing she wanted most was a pink light up scooter! How cute is her reaction as she opened it?!

Some of my favorite things about 4 year old Lyla ...

She is my best helper and says every day, "I'm going to help mom throw away the stinky diapers." haha

She wraps her arms around my neck at bedtime and squeezes tight.

She loves to ride her bike and her scooter around the neighborhood. 

She is incredibly friendly and says "hi" to anyone she passes.

She knows all of her colors, can count to 20, and can write her name.

She is so independent and wants to do everything herself.

Her smile still lights up her whole face just like it has since she was a baby.

She saves every single piece of mail, receipt, magazine, and paper she can find and calls it "her work". haha (a.k.a. she won't throw anything away, that part is not as endearing for someone like me who is the opposite of a pack rat/hoarder/collector at heart).

She loves filling bags, purses, boxes, and suitcases full of toys and carting them around with her wherever she goes. 

She loves playing house and school just like I did when I was her age.

She loves stuffed animals and playing dress up. 

She's loves to wear pink from head to toe but is a tomboy at heart and is always in a pair of tennis shoes over anything else. 

I couldn't not love this four year old more!!!

My favorite picture from her special day <3

She is so silly and always knows how to make me laugh!

She got to go to her favorite place on her birthday ... preschool! She wore a birthday crown, shared treats with her friends, and invited me to come visit and help her share her VIP poster with her class. 

Then she rode her scooter until the sun went down!

Happy Birthday Lyla! We love you so much!!