Happy 4th Birthday, Lily!

To my beautiful, sweet and sassy Lily,

You are now 4 years old and I still remember the day you were born as if it were yesterday.
You came into this world in such a unexpected and amazing way, which was a sure telling of how you would be as you have gotten older. (:  You are always making us laugh and bringing joy into our home; we couldn't imagine life or our family without you. 

You sure have grown up a lot this past year...you have been leaving behind toddler hood and you are now coming into "kid territory" alongside your big brother. It is pretty scary but exciting all at the same time. 
You have become so independent, I find myself asking you if I can get you what you are needing or wanting from the kitchen cupboards or pantry.  "Let me do it!" was your main thing you would say this past year, and at first I thought it was pretty nice (less for me to do, yay!) but then I get kind of sad when I realize that you really aren't needing me for so many things anymore. But then something happens where you get scared, hurt or upset and you come running to me to hug you or take care of you, and all is right again in my world. (: Haha. I love your sweet hugs and kisses. The best thing is when you just randomly say, "Mom?" "Yes, Lily?" "I love you." My heart swells bigger than the whole world.

I am so thankful for you and all the little things you do.  I love that you will dance anywhere and everywhere.
I love how you will play so nicely with your brother and sister (most of the time!) I love that whenever something you like happens during the day you say, "This is the best day EVER!" (Thanks to Rapunzel from Tangled) (: I love how little you are, but you have such a BIG personality! 

I pray that the Lord will bless you and that you will love and follow him all your life. I pray that the Lord protect your innocence and purity always, and that you will always know your worth.

Please always remember that you are a beautiful daughter of THE King, fearfully and wonderfully made. When you feel like you don’t measure up, remember that you are loved beyond measure. When you are fearful, call upon the Lord he will rescue you and bring peace to your mind.  Then last but not least, choose to be sweet, kind, gentle, loving, obedient, and respectful...this will get you far in life.

I love you so much, my Silly Lily!  Happy 4th Birthday!