happy birthday, Sarah

It is hard to believe that this little girl is five years old today.

She is such as spunky thing, a little too feisty sometimes but we love her for it.

She was so anxious to come into this world; my husband joked with me on the way into the hospital that morning five years ago saying that we'd be out of there in a couple of hours. Because it took SO long with Hailey I didn't believe he was right...but it took about an hour and a half and it only took that long because we had to wait until the doctor got there!

We had a party for her last night; in the morning we shopped for a cake because a homemade one just wouldn't do for her this year, silly girl. She had a couple of things that she REALLY wanted for her birthday- a pink piggy bank and a scooter. Little did she know we'd stashed those away for her. We had fun celebrating with cousins, aunts and uncles and half of the grandparents before some headed home to Houston this morning.

Here is a look at Sarah over the years (no, they're not in order):

(anyone recognize this paper? It's "vintage" Cosmo Cricket)

I think these pages give you a glimpse into what a silly, sweet, funny, full-of-life girl Sarah is. 

We love you, Sarah, and hope that you have a wonderful birthday!