Miley Turns 4!

Today our little girl turned 4!  We've been down this road before, but with boys...and she is all girl.  So, bring on the barbies, babies, strollers and princesses...all foreign to this mamma.  She's been thinking the last 3 weeks were her birthday since that was how long ago we put up our tree...as soon as the tree goes up, she knows her birthday is coming.  It finally came and when she woke up, I said "Happy Birthday, Miley" and her reply was "Happy Birthday, Mommy"...confused, but sweet girl.

We spent the day taking pictures of her and getting her dolled up in her favorite color of pink as well as painting her nails--a favorite thing for her to have done.  After daddy came home, we also welcomed Nanna, Granny and her cousins Liberty and Lisa and had a family party complete with cake and presents.

*Posing*



*Happy Birthday to Miley*

*Loves those stickers*

Miley is certainly coming into her own...not an easy task with 3 older brothers.  At this stage, she is starting to speak up more clearly about her wishes and goals.  She plays contently with her baby dolls and barbies, talking for them as if she's playing "house".  It's hilarious to listen from the other room and hear her repeat things like, "it's time to clean up the room" (if only the dolls could clean up after themselves) or "don't hit...it's not nice to hit"--I suppose some of what we say does get through.  She is not the most graceful 4-year-old and at least once a week will trip over her own feet...my clumsy girl.  :)  She is slowly discovering crafts (thanks to friends) and I think it's time to put some of my own OCD aside and allow her to involve herself more with the 'arts'.  She loves hugs and must have Daddy put her to bed every night.

Happy Birthday to our big girl...we love you!