Thursday, December 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Bella

Today my sweet little Bella turns 4 years old. I feel I should pass on one important lesson to you. Exploit your birthday! I will basically do whatever you want (within reason) when it comes to your birthday. Seth take note, the same goes for you and Claire. I live by this motto. Which is why my birthday tends to last 3 weeks. It's fantastic!
Wow! I can't believe it was only 4 years ago that you came into my life. I was in the darkest most unhappy place and then you were born and changed everything! You made life worth living, even when I thought otherwise. Those first few years when it was just us were so special to me. (to be fair, dad did come into our lives when you were 7 months. you were always so happy when he came around!)But we did have some special times, just the 2 of us. I was and am so blessed to have you in my life. Here are just a few of the many things we love about you.

You are the most social outgoing child

You love church

You love and play with your little sister so well

You are very smart

You are very obedient

You take naps with me

You make us laugh

You have the best imagination

You love going to Utah football games with dad

You say I am your best friend

We hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the rest of your birthday week. (pictures to come) We are so proud to be your parents

Love , Mom & Dad



11 comments:

bevany said...

Happy Birthday Bella! I remember the breakfast and presents in bed from last year. I love it. It's such a good idea! Can't wait to see the pictures.

Jenn said...

Happy Birthday, Bella!!! I can tell you four things I love about Bella, since she is four-
1. She always looks so cute. I love her hair, and it always makes me jealous, because I want that for me and my kids!!!
2. She makes the cutest Snow White, ever!! (My favorite princess, so that is BIG!!!)
3. She always waves to me when I drive by!
4. She is so sweet and cute!!!

Chuck said...

What? Exploit? More like ABUSE! 3 week birthdays are too much. I've decided that I am going to start my b-day now and I want a trip to a BCS bowl game.

First few years when it was just the two of you??? Interesting..... No comment I might get the boot again.

Unknown said...

Jen,
Everything you said was so thoughtful. Thank You!
Chuck- You wish you could go to the bowl game with your BFF Joe, I know. Believe me if we could afford it I would be more than happy to see you go. And yes, Bella was 20 months when we got married, so it was almost 2 years which means "the first few years", is ok to say. But yes, you're right to remember you could get the boot again.

** Adrian ** said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Bella!! I hope you had a GREAT day you SWEET, BEAUTIFUL girl!!!

Jessica said...

4???!!! Where does time go??!
Happy Happy Birthday Bella! I hope all your wishes come true!
Can't wait to see more pictures!

Kira said...

cute! bella is such a doll! i can't believe she's 4! i love chuck's comments, he's so funny. happy bday bella!

Nikki, Cody, and Tessa said...

That was a really sweet birthday tribute to Bella. You almost had me tearing up there. Really, really sweet. Happy birthday Bella!

jenny said...

What a treat to have breakfast in bed. Happy b-day.

Sid said...

sweet amy! happy birthday bella! I can't believe she is 4- time flies!

Beth said...

You are such a cute mom! Ha! 3 weeks of b-day! That's awesome. Don't worry I start announcing mine to Chad like 2 month in advance and tell him a countdown pretty much everyday.