Pate's 4th Birthday!

What an eventful day. Pate had been counting down the months, weeks and days until she could say she was 4. Birthdays to Pate may be bigger than Christmtas. Last year when it was Craig's birthday she told everyone at school it was hers and even came home with a goodie bag they had given her. The teacher didnt think that it was right but said Pate was adament that it was her birthday so they celebrated it at school. Pate is NOT an early riser but yesterday morning that little toot popped out of bed and was READY TO BE  4!!!! She got a new pink bike that she has not quit riding(around the house mostly bc its too cold outside). She also got a baby high chair, and a pink guitar. Her "kid" party is going to be Sunday.  This has turned into a birthday "week" instead of a day. That's ok though, I wish I could live life through her eyes sometimes and enjoy the little things in life like she does. I just thank God everyday that she is still with us and is "OURS" now and will spend every birthday with us from now on. I hope that every birthday is as special to her as this one. She makes it fun for everyone!!

Pates morning hair!

Great shot of our hair we deal with every morning and this was after it was straightened the night before. So, you can imagine when it is curly!

She was so proud of her shirt

Pate and Uncle Bret

Pate's best friend Babs

Pate's Poppy