We made it through a crazy June, packed full of things. The best and most important was Maggie's 4th birthday party. Every year I try to take the girls birthdays off so that we can be together on "their" day, but this year it was not possible. Because Maggie's birthday fell on a Wednesday there was no way I could get out of work. So we decided to tell her that her birthday was Saturday not Wednesday..I felt so guilty but she didn't catch on and was just as happy waiting a few more days.
Friday came around and we did our family gifts and Grandma Lyn came over for cake. Maggie got to pick whatever she wanted for dinner and she picked pizza...easy enough. Maggie LOVES her pineapple and ham pizza. Jonn stopped and got a small piece of cake from Safeway and they wrote her name on it, that was sweet.
Saturday was the big party, for friends and family. Maggie was SO excited. Mainly because her best friend Kayli was going to be there. They all played in the pool at Grandpa's house and we had hot dogs and a cake. Maggie had so much fun playing with her firends and her cousins. It is so fun to watch her grow and interact with her friends. I can't wait to see how much she grows this year.
We had our ups and downs this year. We tried preschool (that didnt' go over well), she is still very shy in large groups, she did find a great friend in Kayli and loves playing with just her. She comes out of her shell and really enjoys herself when Kayli is there. Maggie discovered her bed and goes to sleep in it every night. It is strange to have her not sleep through the night now. She loves to dress herslelf and do her own hair. Every morning she does it all by herself. She if very independant and doesn't want help with anything. And she gets very mad when she does need help.
It was a tough year for your family as a whole. We lost our sweet loving Grandma Jo and Grandpa Joe's health is failing. It was not the same without either of them at the party. I know they both would have been there if they could have. But I hope they both know that it's ok that they were not. I know they are both out there watching Maggie grow and kicking themselves for not being able to take part. I hope Maggie grows up knowing that her Grandparents...all of them...love her.
I love you my Maggie Jane. You are a strong willed, strong minded, funny little girl. A girl I am proud of daily and can not wait to see what the following year brings for you.
I love you my little 4 year old! Yes u are this many 1111!
