We have always done a Pre-birthday photoshoot. Partly because I need some fresh new birthday shots for her custom invitations, but mostly it’s because I secretly revel in the last few weeks, and days of her current year. This year she leaves 4 behind, really soon, and I’m just amazed at how much she’s growing, and saddened by how fast it’s happening. Wishing that I can have some parenting re-do’s, or wanting to have cherished more of the times. But every year, as life would have it, I can’t and I won’t.

So, when she makes her wish in approximately 2 weeks or so, I’ll be wishing right there beside her. Wishing, that I get it right this year, wishing that I’ll slow down and cherish her more, and Praying that God will allow me and have me to be the best mommy I can be.

Soon we say good bye to 4 and hello to 5. Yes, we welcome you 5 with open arms, but 4, you will not be forgotten!!!!

Here’s proof!

 
  
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