Wednesday, August 15, 2012

My big 4 year old

I can't believe I have a 4 year old. Sometimes I look at Lucy and I hardly recognize her because she is so big. This was a big year for her. I look at pictures of her turning 3 and she looks like a baby. This year she blossomed into a beautiful little girl with a kind heart and a spunky attitude. 

Lucy's highlights from this year:

Revealing her own sense of style



Sharing her home, toys, family, and Christmas with an orphan



Becoming a gymnast



Rejoicing in a whole year of being a big sister



Being a princess



Discovering a love for the beach



Getting her ears pierced



Celebrating her 4th birthday at Monkey Joe's



Sometimes I think she has more personality than I know how to handle. The Lord has humbled me and taught me so much in the 4 short years I have been blessed to raise this girl. Every day I strive to discipline and instruct her for His glory, and every day I wonder how badly I'm screwing her up :) But every day I am filled with joy at the little moments with her, at the small glimpses of truly how beautiful she is becoming. My heart overflows with love, more than I ever thought it could.

Sweet Lucy Laine, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and greatly loved!


(It's just about impossible to get a picture of Lucy alone these days. Her little shadow is never far behind)