Happy 5th birthday, Summer!

Happy 5th birthday, Summer Journey!  

Five years ago, we welcomed all 9 lbs 5 oz 21in of you into our family!  

 Your big brother was so excited about your arrival.  The same is true now as it was five years ago.  He completely adores you!  We all do!  

You were such an easy-going baby girl, always smiling and happy.  You are still such a sweet, happy girlie!  Let's look at what you've been up to over the last year.  It's been a busy one!

 Here you are with your best fella on your birthday last year.  

Your four year check up with Dr. G.  We sure do miss seeing him!  You have been such a very healthy girl over this past year, and we are oh so thankful.  You have not had a single sick appointment.  What a blessing!  

I adore this picture.  This is your very first day of school at Powder Springs First Baptist Church PreK.  Who knew we would only be there for 6 short weeks!

For career day you dressed as the cutest little chef in town!

You and Tilly before your first ballet and tap class at PSFBC.  You both still talk about your sweet teachers, Miss Ashley and Miss Kayla.  We are excited for the two of you to take dance this coming school year.  

 A back to school treat at DQ.  This would definitely be the night Story threw a fit because she didn't her dipped cone first!  Daddy likes to tell this story.  Mommy and our Story ended up sitting in the car while the rest of you enjoyed a treat.  

Your yearly dental checkup with Dr. A.  

 Monkey bars have and continue to be your favorite place to play on any playground.  

 Some family pictures we took in the fall just before our move to Hattiesburg.  These were taken at First Baptist Atlanta, where Daddy worked when he and Mommy first moved to Atlanta.  Shortly after this picture was taken, our family moved from Georgia to Mississippi.  For the most part, you handled this move really well.  I think you had some anxious mornings, but your teacher and principal were very sweet to comfort you and pray with you.  

 We spent our first weekend after moving to Hattiesburg in one of our favorite places, New Orleans.  Krispy Kreme in the past has been a usual stop for us there, but now we have one just down the road in our new town!  

 One afternoon in the fall, we spent the day at a dairy farm.  

 I had a difficult time choosing a favorite picture from your Thanksgiving celebration at school.  

 You and Tilly both sang with our classes.  It was so precious to see.  Daddy and I were so very proud of you.  

I love this picture of the three of us.  

 I took y'all to the homecoming parade for our new school in Hattiesburg.  It was your very first parade, and you loved it!  

 This picture was taken the week you were star student in your class.  We went to the grocery store that morning before school to pick out treats for your class.  I also got to read one of your favorite books to your classmates, Amelia Bedelia! 

 One of the things we have loved about our new school is all of the programs you and Tilly have been able to take part in.  I love to watch you sing, Summer.  You know every word to every song and all the hand motions, too!  You sing with your whole heart, and it is just one of the most precious things I have ever seen!

 Flashing your beautiful smile at me during your Easter egg hunt at school!  

 You had such a sweet group of friends at school this year.  I enjoyed getting to know some of these girls sweet mommas, too!  

 I don't even remember where we were for this picture.  I just love that look on your face.  

 Another picture with one of your #1 fans!  He loves you so!

 This spring, you had your eyes checked, and it turns out you have astigmatism, so you have these adorable purple glasses you wear all the time!  

 In the afternoons once we wake up from naps, y'all love to play outside.  Hopscotch is a favorite!

Summer, you are such a such a sweet, sweet big sister to Story and Tilly.  You play well with them.  You help take care of them, and they just love you to pieces.  

We don't go to the doctor for your check up until later this month, so I'm not for sure of your height and weight.  You wear size 1 shoe, and size 7/8 clothes.  You still have all of your baby teeth.  We have not pierced your ears yet, though you have been asking.  Mommy is not sure she's quite ready to make that decision yet.  It is a big deal!  You have begun to read this year, which has been amazing to us.  We think you are trying super hard to keep up with big brother, as you are competitive like that, ha!  You love music and love to dance.  Your favorite television shows are Strawberry Shortcake and anything Disney Princess.  You humor big brother though and watch his superhero shows, too!  Frankly, you would rather play than watch television, and are quite okay with that!  You are such a girly-girl and you love all things girlie.  Nail polish, lip gloss jewelry, hair clips, playing dress up, etc.  You love going to church and learning about Jesus.  We hope that never changes!  

Happy birthday, sweet Summer!  I adore your outgoing, fun-loving, sweet personality.  You kind of do your own thing, and I just love that about you.  I pray you will continue to grow strong and healthy to become the little lady God created you to be.  We pray He will capture your heart and use you to impact His kingdom in a special way.  You've certainly captured our hearts and changed our family forever!  We love you just the way you are!  I hope your birthday is such a special day, full of all things that bring you much joy and happiness.  Daddy and I are so very proud of you.  We all love you to the moon and back!