A Whole Hand

While life is speeding by us non stop, this little one right here turned five.

I love this girl!

Seems like only yesterday she was right here

Then I blinked . . .and here we are . . .

We tend to have major party's here-because we love to celebrate! But this year, God had different plans and we spent the Princess's birthday here with a very sick Daddy:

She loves her Daddy and we couldn't keep her out of his bed -she just wanted to snuggle with him

I am happy to report that Daddy is much better!

Daddy and his girl

So instead of a big party, this year we celebrated with each other and had a great day.

It's amazing how a week in the hospital and then a week  at home in bed can make your perspective change and your appreciation for the little things grow.

The 3 Monkeys

Playing in the water with the brothers

Decorating sugar cookies

Got Sprinkles?

So not like we planned or hoped for, but good none the less. . .

the love was there, and we appreciated each person because we remembered that one of us almost wasn't.

My heart has been stolen three times. . .the last time was five years ago.

Happy Birthday Princess! You are without a doubt the greatest surprise of our lives!