Monday, February 27, 2017

Fun Facts about Four!

The last couple of weeks have been fun celebrating our big four year old's birthday! I'm hoping Jayden doesn't get used to celebrating her bday for a full week straight -- otherwise we're in big trouble! 

Her official four year check up isn't for another week, but since I have all her stats from a recent doctor visit, I was anxious to write her blog.

All About Jayden:
Height: 37 1/2 inches
Weight: 29 lbs
Shoe size: 7
Clothing Size: Still in 3T but making her way to 4T
 
She's also getting smarter by the day! She's a little sponge - so more than ever we have to be careful what we say around her.
 
Jayden can...
Count to 30 (almost all on her own)
Count to 10 in Spanish (and she's learning basic Spanish)
Sign all of her colors (and she's learning basic sign language)
Recognize all her colors, shapes, numbers and letters
Almost cut in a straight line
 
Jayden knows...
Her full name
How to spell her first name
Her full address (including city and state)
My name and Jonathan's name
My phone number (and we're working on Jonathan's)

A Quick Questionnaire about Jayden's Favorites...
What's your Favorite color? Pink
What's your Favorite toy? Little Mermaid Barbie
Who's your Favorite Disney Princess? Belle
What's your Favorite song to sing? Do You Want to Build a Snowman
What's your Favorite thing to wear? Belle Dress (I'm definitely sensing a Disney theme!)
What's your Favorite Movie? Elsa & Anna
What's your Favorite food? Tacos
What's your Favorite Dessert? Donuts
What's your Favorite Stuffed Animal? Mr. Nuguin (still her penguin) 
What's your Favorite Book? The Princess Stories
What's your Favorite Thing to Do? Play with Play-doh
Who's your Best Friend? Nate & Ella
Where do you want to go on Vacation? To Ella's House
What do you Want to Be When You Grow Up? I don't want to grow up (awww..glad we're on the same page...I don't want her to grow up either!)

I can already tell four is going to be fun and we're excited to see what's in store for our little Jayden this year! 
Love you Jayden Faith! <3

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

The Eve of Four

It's hard to believe 4 years ago Jonathan and I started this blog as we sat in a hospital room praying and hoping I could make it a few more days (or weeks) before delivering Jayden. Now, here I sit, on the eve of her birthday looking back over the most amazing four years of our lives. So many amazing memories...so many joyful moments - we could not feel more thankful for the kind, gentle, courageous, loving and gracious four year old we have been blessed with. 

A few months ago I bought this cute shabby chic sign that says "Let me love you a little more before you're not little anymore" ... and that's exactly how we feel about our girls. The days are long but the years are so incredibly short and I find myself wanting to hold on to these precious moments with these girls that have filled my heart with so much love and so much joy. 

While there have been challenging moments as Jayden developed her little personality and expressed her independence during the past year, we could not be more proud of the little lady she is becoming. 



Messy Hair...Don't Care :) 



Best Big Sissy Ever!




Our Little Diva!





Friends Forever!



  

Mommy & Daddy love you so much! 



Smile little one and enjoy each day! Our hope for you in the next year is that you have many adventures, love others fearlessly, make new friends, conquer your fears and always be true to yourself! Never forget how much we love you sweet girl!

Happy Birthday <3