happy 4th birthday, bailey!

oh, that hair.
it's untamable...kind of like you :-)

you are so full of life!
our house would be so quiet...with so much less laughter if you weren't in it!
and that sparkle in your eyes...it's like nothing else!

you are so quick to give hugs...or a smile...or a "hi!" to anyone you meet {or that happens to walk past you}
everyone is your friend.
we could all learn from that...

i love how you scrunch up your nose when you laugh.
i love how you always have to be wearing at least 5 accessories {necklaces, hair things, bracelets, purses} and you wear them all so well! without looking ridiculous!
you are such a "girly-girl".

you are very independent...in your own surroundings.
you enjoy playing by yourself often.

but you don't love "new" places...especially if i'm not going to be there.

it's an interesting mix...that independence combined with not liking "new" things.
takes me by surprise sometimes.

i love how you love to read.
and you still love to have your hand on my leg whenever you are near me.

you fill my days with laughter and fun and LIFE.
i'm so thankful for who you are.

i pray that you would be joyful always.
no matter what life brings.
that you would know His joy and share it with others.

happy 4th birthday, bailey elizabeth cassada!