Birthday Blizzard! Shaelyn's 6!

"Blizzard 2011" hit and it was a fun way to spend Shaelyn's 6th birthday! She was a little disappointed that she didn't get to celebrate it at school, but I think she had a pretty great day! There's something fun and unique about being snowed in with 18inches of fresh snow!

We knew last night that she wouldn't have school, so we let them stayed up late (8:30 :))! Woke up to a few little presents, balloons and a big birthday breakfast! It was a fun day of staying in our Pj's, doing crafts, playing with cousins and just celebrating Shaelyn!

Tonight, we had a family birthday dinner and on Saturday she's having a few friends over for a little party!

It is amazing to me that she's 6. This morning she was showing McLleyton six on her fingers and just watching her have to use both hands to now show her age made her seem so grown up! It really does seem like I was just teaching her how to do 1 on her fingers! It's days like today that make me want to focus more on each moment, because although these days can seem long the years are passing all too quickly!!

Morning movie time with the neighbors :)

Monreau is still getting over a little virus, so we didn't play outside today, but we had to check it out!

Our mailbox!

View out the front door! Beautiful!!!

Grandpa braved being the only guy :). My dad and Matt are at the National Prayer Breakfast in DC. The Uncles were all snow plowing!

A ticket to see Charlottes Web the play with Grandma! So much fun!

Aunt Emy

Gift time...

Aunt Kelly

Nanny

Dear Shaelyn,

Happy 6th Birthday my beautiful girl. You are every bit a six year old! In so many ways you are wise beyond your years. Your heart for other people and thoughtfulness amazes me. You are insightful and wise. You are kind and so sweet.

You are reading... reading real books! Yes, you remind me they are "Early Readers" :), but you're a great reader. You are a hard worker, always wanting to do your very best at each task. You are committed and diligent.

You are my constant helper. Your willingness to step up and do so many little things for me all through the day with the sweetest spirit is such a gift. Being the oldest a lot is expected, but you handle it so well and we couldn't ask for a better leader in our family. You are honest. You are loyal. You are trustworthy. You are gracious.

You love your sister and brother with all your heart, it's one of my very favorite things about you! At times I must remind you that you're not their mom ... but some day Shae you'll make the most amazing mom around!!

You, my sweet girl, are SO loved. I will never forget that first moment that I held you. You fulfilled my greatest dream, being a mom, and you have filled each day since with so much joy! Loving you is easy! I love how you wake me up each morning, with the most loving touch and sweet words. I love how you'll never leave the house with out kissing me goodbye. I love your laugh. I love hearing you imagine and play. I love the way your blonde hair always holds on to a touch of green :). I love listening to you encourage your brother and sister. Shaelyn you are easy to love!

The other day at lunch you asked me why God would put us on earth instead of just letting us start life right in heaven. I told you it was a good question. You said that you had been thinking about it a lot and you thought you knew why. You said, "If God had let us start off right in heaven and we never lived on earth, than we probably wouldn't understand or appreciate how amazing heaven is." You said "I think it's a good thing we're here first, because someday I'm going to think heaven is amazing." Shae... you're so right. Heaven will be amazing some day. And like knowing earth before heaven, my love is just a little bit compared to the way Jesus loves you! He is your Father and He adores you, keep seeking His love!

Happy 6th Birthday my beautiful girl!

Love,

Mommy