March 7...Looking back

You surprised us all with your dark hair and tan skin...it was such a contrast to your toe head sisters with pale skin. I can't tell you how many "what does the mailman look like?" comments we heard!
Just an hour old...

You're first birthday party...your sisters were so excited for your arrival...in part because of the cake!

A year later...your first birthday, complete with the family birthday hat!

One year old...you were walking and had so many teeth!

Two years...your birthday shirt still fit so I wanted to get my monies worth. It's fun to see you in the same shirt a year later!

You were starting to loose some of that baby fat and looking less and less like a toddler.

Oh...and we didn't forget the family birthday hat, you just weren't wanting to have anything to do with it at the age 2!
Three! You were in love with Max and Ruby (still a big fan).
Happy and tired after your party with the girls from your preschool class.

And finally...4! You woke up full of smiles and thrilled to be greeted by your sisters singing happy birthday!
This year was supposed to be a family party instead of friends...you begged to go to Chuck E. Cheese and invite your friend, Anne. Since Anne is like family we agreed and you were thrilled!

Chuck E. wishing you happy birthday...I had to splurge for the official party since you had your heart set on getting a crown, medal and meeting Chuck E....all privileges that aren't free.
Enjoying a beautiful afternoon outside...
Our big 4 year old on the scooter she picked out at Target this afternoon with money from her grandparents...I think she was sold on it when she saw it had an attachment that enabled her barbie to go on the scooter, too.

You said tonight that you had "A GREAT DAY!" You are a rollercoaster...but a ride worth taking and despite 3 other little girls in our family you bring a uniqueness and joy unmatched by any other. Happy 4th Birthday, Brooke!