I'm certain it was just yesterday we had the big yellow moving truck parked in the driveway, loaded with all our belongings, ready to trek across the United States to start a new chapter. Barrett dropped me off at the hospital to be induced only to head back and continue packing the truck until I had progressed a bit. There were no rooms available when I arrived so I had them start the pitocin in the triage room. To spare the details of that somewhat hilarious birth experience I'll cut to the chase and say I was grateful to be wheeled into an actual room before giving birth in the hallway with the OB and my husband only just barely present.
I'll never forget the day this sweet little girl joined our family. To have done it amidst so much chaos, it's a wonder she's such a calm child.
So, in honor of her fifth birthday, five things I love about her:
1. If she gets a treat she always asks for an extra for her sister.
2. Even if she's quiet, she's bold. If someone crosses her older sister or younger brother, Kate won't hesitate to march over and defend her loved ones.
3. She has a contageous little giggle.
4. She is giving. (The other day, after watching a car show with her dad, she said to me, "I'm going to save up all my pennies so I can buy dad a white BMW for his birthday." And she'd do it.)
5. She sleeps with her slippers on. While this may not sound monumental, it's so her...and I love it.
Happy Birthday Sweet Kate.
16 comments:
Happy birthday to sweet little Kate! Your children are beautiful...but no surprise with such gorgeous parents! Love to you all!
Wow is she already five??? What a sweetie!
Oh Nicole, she is precious. Your girls are beautiful and sweet. I needed to read something like this today since mine are being a bit rotten to each other!
Her hair is looking blonder! (Is it because she's been in the sun a lot?)
Karlenn...you got it! My girls have spent a lot of time swimming this summer and they both have lots of blonde streaks. I think the light from behind emphasizes it, but yes...much more blonde than usual.
Five already? They grow up too fast don't they? What cute kiddos you have.
I still remember the picture of Kate holding up 3 fingers on her 3rd birthday. I feel like she skipped a year. wow.
It was right after her birth that we met. I only remember her as a baby and toddler. She has turned into a pretty little girl
Happy Birthday Kate! She looks so beautiful and spunky as ever!!
what a cutie! hope she had a great birthday.
No way is she five! I know I should figure everyone else's kids are growing up right along with my own, but man it's still a shocker! She's beautiful!
I guess if you're going to steal some looks at my blog, I'll have to do the same. OK, I admit - I've looked at yours a few times in the past! :) Your photography abilities are amazing! Cute fam, too!
I think she looks the most changed and grown since we last saw you. She doesn't look like a little little girl anymore....oh no! they are all darling!
Chars saw this photo and said "my soup" over and over very frusterated. she has the same swim suit as Kate and she can't figure out why?? :)
miss you guys! Love you!
Wow! She was a teeny baby when we first met you guys! What a beautiful little girl she's become!
Just checkin out the blog, Nicole. Looks beautiful as usual. Happy Birthday to Kate! I hope we see you guys soon....maybe at Irish Step???! ~jessica
Wow, that is a birthing story for the books. Incredible! I too know a little bit about giving birth only to move a few days later. It's crazy how we just get through things.
P.S. Vance sleeps with his slippers on too even when it's 80 degrees in his room.
P.S.S. Sorry I've been a stranger lately. I've completely enjoyed catching up on your blog.
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