Quatre. Yay!

I just realized that this post could be taken 2 ways.

Either newbaby2010 ver.4.0 has arrived or Annika
Is 4 years old today.

Well, my little Princess is a very big FOUR!
This post is dedicated to you my sweet one (blog visitors, thank you for indulging me)

I have to tell you that when I look at the picture of you above,
(1 day old)
I just smile and smile.
What a precious little angel.

Four is a very special age.
Very soon you will become a big sister and with it
comes BIG responsibilities.

You will need to share what you have learned
with your baby sister.

Let her know that it is important to keep
singing her song.
Especially as she gets older.

You are full of joy and joy is contagious.

Let her know that it is important to run her race.
Competition will come at her and the only one you need to compete
with is yourself.
It makes for a much happier life as you get older.

Let her know that it is important to stay true to yourself.
Be who God created you to be.
Let her know that she is an original just as you are.

Let her know the little things are important.

Balloons

Of course, chocolate cake

and castles.
You are a girl after my heart with your love of castles and
of course Princesses.
When you said yesterday that you looked "just like a Princess",
it warmed my heart.

You are perfect in every way.
You have a generous heart, a marvelous sense of humor,
and you are filled with LOVE.

As you grow older, keep those traits and share them with others.
That is what counts.

Happy Birthday sweet Annika.
We love you so much and can't wait to see you again.

Much love from Grandma, Grandpa Ray, and Uncle J.W.

YOU ROCK!

Three years ago today..

this little lady (not so little) came into our lives and things have never been the same.

Happy birthday Miss Annika!
I can't believe you are already three.

Birthday #1, she was more interested in the gift wrap and boxes.
The typical 1 year old.
Jeff and Dorothy had gift wrap everywhere.
But we all had so much fun.

Princess mode for birthday #2.
She loves to dress up and loves sparkly things.

And now, here we are at 3.
Can you tell she truly enjoys having her picture taken?

At that age, daddy loved the camera also.
He was just a little bit older than Annika when he was signed by an agent in L.A. (but that is a whole other post).

Today was the day that Dorothy, the ladies, my 70 lb granddog and the guinea pig were to leave for Monterey. I can't imagine that drive! God bless them.

A cracked radiator, put it on hold until tomorrow. That's the plan anyway.
The radiator is ordered and 2 of her neighbors (mechanics) will be installing it tonight after work.
After picking up 2 radiators that should have fit, I'm hoping the 3rd time is the charm.
This certainly was a CRAZY weekend.

The Army movers pack next Tuesday and load on Wednesday.
Grandma will be hanging out at their house making sure all is done.
That will be one quiet house.

But back to Annika....
Sweet Pea, you have a wonderful spirit.
There is so much joy and love (and singing).
I pray as you get older, that sweet spirit stays just as sweet.
It has been such a thrill to watch you grow.

I am so proud to be your Grandma.
I love you bunches!