Fun Four

This little girl makes me smile.


We just love Riley to pieces. She talks absolutely non-stop and about very big and profound things. She still has a "severe" speech delay, so listening to this little tiny itsy bitsy girl...hand on hip...tell us how to solve the health care problem. Let's just say, it's very hard to keep a straight face. Especially when her solution is that "you go to the doctor and he makes you better." Be still my heart. One of my favorite things that she says is "who-wah woop"...hula hoop. Love, love, love.

She was very excited about her birthday this year. She is at that age where not only does she understand what a birthday is, but totally remembers the year before.

Riley was adorable opening presents. She is a dainty little princess. She does things very delicately. She asked for a princess party this year, so we had Maddie and Beth over as well as her little friend Zach. The kids played games and had cake and then the family came to celebrate after. My mom made a "princess" dress for her to wear to the party, but Riley had several costume changes throughout the day. She is wearing a dance costume in the picture above.

She really didn't ask for anything for this birthday. My father-in-law got her a scooter because she loved the one Jenna got for her birthday so much. She is wearing her new helmet to blow out her candles. She wanted a candy castle for her cake, so that's what she got. Our rule is no bubblegum until you are four, so that was truly what she was most excited about! The cakes was covered in gumballs and Jenna gave her packs of Bubble Yum.

Riley keeps Kyle and me entertained all the time. She loves to help out around the house and cook with us. She calls Kyle her buddy (that's what he would tell her while she had to stay home during Sound of Music to make her feel special). She often gets out of bed and comes downstairs to hang out with us. Riley is definitely a night owl...and while I know she needs to be in bed...she is just so darn funny. I love having her home for half a day and hopefully she'll still be in pre-school next year. That's too long of a story for now, but as a December baby she is technically old enough for Kindergarten next year...wahhh.