Wow, I am at a loss for words...my precious little baby girl, my first born, my little dancer, angel, princess, and bunkin head...has blessed our lives for 4 years. In these last 4 years her life has brought laughter, tears, smiles, humility, vulnerability, inspiration, and blessing! I have had many moments of feeling "in over my head," and more than once needed to ask her for forgiveness, but through it all God has been changing me, humbling me, and preparing me for the road ahead which, as much as I want to freeze this age, I am thrilled to travel with her (and hopefully she will still WANT me with her as she grows into a little teenager...yikes!). I love her with all of my heart. I love that I see bits of Richard, my first love, in her. I love that I see Christ's love in and through her. I love that she has taught me unconditional love. I just love Addison Grace King and she is now 4...our still little very BIG GIRL! And for her big birthday we had a great party with family and friends to share this big day with. Here are some pictures from the big day and the BIG SURPRISE!
She was thrilled with all of her presents, but this fishing pole from Poppy got a little extra hug!
Even Ryland came away with a present from Poppy!
Even Ryland came away with a present from Poppy!
We played some great games...this one a particular hit. I think we will decorate her secret passage way with these feet and hand prints from all her friends and cousins!
THE PRESENT...it is a bottomless box with a puppy in it. She started to tear the paper off but we kept saying "just pick it up." So she picked it up while still focusing on tearing off the paper, not noticing the little pup crawl out from underneath. She finally turned the box over to find out it was empty and sadly tossed it down thinking there was nothing in it and it was just a trick. Meanwhile the puppy is scurrying off...eventually she realizes the puppy was in the box and is hers, but boy did it give us some laughs. It is a riot to watch back on tape too! And needless to say...she is IN LOVE, as are we!
Here are just some pictures from my few flowers in the back yard. Next year we will do better, but the kids really do love helping me out there...especially if it involves water in any way. Some of their favorite things now are...getting wet (whether via a pool, hose, river, shower, rain, etc.), picking up bugs (Ryland especially loves to pick up ants...and he is even drawn to bees - it is AMAZING he hasn't gotten stung yet!), going to get coffee (I am afraid we are starting them young thinking that coffee is a treat...they get choc milk), playing with the new little neighbor boy (I think Addie has a bit of a crush), playing with dogs (please come over and visit our new little pup...she is a cutie!), and playing with each other (their relationship is really precious and I am so thankful for their friendship). I could go on...and maybe I will later, but now I must get to bed so I can get up in the morning early and run. I have a new goal of running a half marathon with Annie in October...there, I said it, it is out there somewhere in cyberspace written in invisible ink...now I must follow through...right?! 
We love you all and thank you for being a part of the last four years of Addison's life. We are so blessed to have such a great community of friends and family to ride this journey of raising a precious little girl. You have all touched her life in a special way and helped shape her into the spirited, loving, and joyful little girl she is. 
6 comments:
LOVE the flowers in her hair. LOVE the puppy, I want to come and make out with her! LOVE your party, you always put on the best parties, I have heard from Annie and Becky how wonderful and creative it was. You are just awesome. I have to come see that puppy and of course Addison. Sorry we missed it, we were coming back from Atlanta, and did not have computer access while we were there. Hate we missed it!
I'm so glad we could be a part of our little addie's special day. Addison has been such a blessing to us as well. You calling me to tell me you were pregnant broke got us hanging out again and even got me a man! haha and we have only gotten closer and closer since. I have loved watching her grow big and watching you grow as a wonderful mom! I have loved being her boppy and learning so much about having a little girl of my own from her! Happy birthday Sweet Addison! Your boppy will always love you!
O I echo what sunday and becky said.
thank you for letting us be a part of her big party, i was so much fun.
The Kings are a family I always will adore and admire.
You have such zeal for life and Addison is double the zeal. She is such a joy and Will and I have loved getting so close to her this summer. You are an amazing mom, I love reading your words about her and the past 4years.
alright, you are in, and you cannot backout now becuase you've said it to the world. I'm so excited to do this with you. It's going to be awesome.
that is so cute that she missed the puppy coming out of the box! I love the picture of her with the cousins in the dog house....so sweet!
Addison looks like a princess in that photo with the roses on her head.. I love that photo!
The party sounded like fun too! The puppy is adorable... as is all your children!
Wow, I love all the pics but especially the last one of Addison and the puppy!!!!
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