Four Years with Our Pure Hearted

September 25, 2007... a beauty entered the world so gracefully.  She really did.  My labor with her was easy (or at least looking back it seems so) and only fitting for a tiny 7lb 13oz jewel. 

And this year, we celebrated four years with her. 

Kayt means pure hearted and she is its epitome.  She is tender, nurturing, kind, happy, spunky, smart, and compelling.  She brings so much joy to those who love her.  And is the perfect middle child for our family. 

 Kayt has waited so patiently for months to be one year closer in age to her brother and join so many of her four year old friends.  She could hardly contain the excitement as her days of celebration approached.  We asked four friends to join us as we played up our love for all things girlie. 

She was up by 6:30 in anticipation for her "date day."

She passed the time by drawing. 

 Having a car full of 3, 4, and 5 year old girls is quite an adventure, believe me. 

 

They loved their pampering: 

 But Kayt did not enjoy being asked about her cast.  She really doesn't like to talk about how she fell from the monkey bar platform at pre-school and broke her arm two weeks ago.  She would rather just ignore the whole ordeal. 

 Kayt doesn't love attention.  It is evident to Brad and I that she will serve behind the scenes, never wanting credit.  

But we love making much of her!

 Because she means much to us. 

Pretty tiny toes: 

  And glittery, sweet fingers: 

 Lunch at her favorite four year old appropriate joint: 

 This type of celebration fits her personality so well.  Small, simple, and surrounded by her favorites. 

Working with her healing arm: 

 And ice cream for all gals involved: 

 A trail of sweet girls who are growing up to know Jesus and His love for them.  Praying for world changers among them. 

 Later in the evening, she and I ventured out for a specific, special present.  She needed to wear this.  We ended our shopping excursion with dinner at Abuelos with her Pappy (my dad). 

 Saturday, we cheered on Bubba in his first soccer game.  

Go, Raptors!

 

Followed by a family cook-out, Rapunzel cupcakes, ice cream and presents galore! 

And of course, more shopping.  

 I just cannot get enough of this girl. 

It is so fun having her as my daughter. And motherhood if fun with pink and glitter and bows. More fun that I ever knew.  

 Kayt Emerson, you've graced my life and filled it to the brim.  

I love you, I love you, I love you, sweet treasure!

Our bug. 

At age four, Kayt loves to read, paint, color, sing, and play with her dolls.  She especially loves all things princess.  She has naturally assumed the roles of caretaker and nurturer for Emmy Claire and encourager and confidante for Noah.  She giggles constantly and easily.  She doesn't take herself too seriously. She has an incredible memory and an extensive vocabulary.  She finds comfort in her Meme ~blanket~ and is a daddy's girl through and through.  She loves being surrounded by her few closest friends. She falls asleep easily, typically after reading herself a story (after our family story time).  She wakes early and happily.  She loves breakfast and rarely eats bread.  She loves broccoli, carrots, peaches, grapes, and Cheez-its.  She does not like sports near as much as her siblings, but loves to be their cheerleader on the sideline.  She is adored by her Daddy, Bubba, grandpas, and uncles... they are all smitten by her.  The ladies in her life, myself included, love for her to be around.  

Kayt lights any room! 

She has a mysterious, gentle, quiet beauty that is deeply embedded in her.  

Kayt, you are more precious than you know.  

Your daddy and I marvel and anticipate all you will become! 

Happy 4th Birthday, Lovely!