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December 29th

Four years ago tonight we had just checked into the hospital to have this precious baby girl. She was born at 3:17 a.m. on Dec 29th. It was one of the VERY best days of my life! I never knew how much I would love Emily Paige. I never knew being a parent would be so hard. Kelly took these pictures the day she was born. I look at them often and think about how MUCH I love that sweet little thing. We never knew she would be so funny.

I am afraid that a 4 year old cannot be as funny as a 3 year old. I hope I am wrong. Emily has some crazy names for her stuffed animals. I have written a few of them down so I can remember. I have heard her say these names: Nia, Chilla, Cheena and just a few minutes ago she said, "One day I gonna have a baby girl and I gonna name her Doe-Leah, You think that be a fretty name?" I told her yes. I was just trying to be nice. I SURE hope her taste in names changes by the time she gives me a grandchild.

Last night Emily helped me make a birthday cake. She loves to cook. She was so proud of her cake. She had gotten the M&Ms for Christmas and wanted to use them on her cake.

We are so proud of Little E. She is so sweet and she loves Jesus. She is a great artist and she loves to sing and dance. We cannot imagine life without her.

Happy Birthday Emily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comments

His Doorkeeper said…
Emily is the most delightful little girl! I love her smile, her easy disposition and that she loves to dance!!!
Happy 4th Birthday Emily!
8:42 PM
Christa said…
She is too cute! Happy Birthday to Emily!
8:55 PM
Karen said…
Happy Birthday, Emily! I've come across your Mommy's blog from Kelly's blog...you are one lucky girl to have such amazing women who love you so much! We have a little boy who turned 4 on December 21st!!
9:05 PM
Kelly said…
I just love that little girl with ALL MY HEART!!!!! I can't believe it's already been FOUR YEARS!!!! I will never forget how excited I was sleeping on the cold couches in the waiting room with "the parents" in the middle of the night just waiting for her arrival. She stole my heart that night and she will always be SO special to me!
9:24 PM
Meredith said…
We sure enjoyed seeing ya'll the other day before Christmas! Emily is just the most precious thing! Sooo cute! Happy Birthday to Emily!
9:25 PM
Tara G. said…
Laurie, she is just a cutie! Four year old girls are fantastic!!! (and then 5, 6, and I'm waiting on 7 in a couple of weeks....!)
10:23 PM
Lauren said…
Your Emily is just precious!!! Hope she has a GREAT birthday!!!!! :)
6:06 AM
Michelle said…
Such a sweet sweet smile. I love the fact that Barbie was helping with the cake too. Such a girlie girl! Happy Birthday, Emily!
6:20 AM
Tracy said…
Emily is such a sweet little girl. We love her and hope she has a wonderful 4th birthday!!!
6:59 AM
Michelle Cearley said…
What sweet pics! I had forgotten that you had a child with a December birthday too. Arden turned two on Sunday (27th). I know you will love age 4. I've liked ages 4-5 the very best because they learn so much, they are more independent, yet they usually don't have any attitude yet!
7:27 AM
Angie said…
Awe Happy Birthday Emily! My little girls middle name is Paige too!! You have good taste, and you have so much to look forward to! Mine is more fun than ever girl!!!!
7:28 AM
Mallory said…
Happy 4th Birthday to Emily! Hope it is very special. :)
7:37 AM
Jenna said…
PRECIOUS!!!! What a burst of sunlight that little 4 year-old is! I hope you all have a great day celebrating sweet Emily!
7:48 AM
Kristen said…
Happy Birthday Emily! I think four is the best age, they are a little older but still your baby and as cute as can be! Hope she has a terrific day!
8:09 AM
Lynn said…
Happy Birthday to Emily!! She is adorable! Love reading about her and Sarah Kate! You & Steve have beautiful children!
8:41 AM
Erin said…
Happy Birthday Emily! You are such a great Mommy Laurie!
7:00 PM
Claire said…
What a beautiful post! Happy birthday, Emily!

Cxx
12:31 AM
Amanda Ledford said…
Happy Birthday Emily! Sorry I'm a couple days late.
4:25 AM
Kelley said…
Happy 4th birthday, Emily!
7:16 AM
The Ormons said…
Happy Birthday my sweet Emily. I hope you had a fantastic day and I hate we won't be there for your birthday party. We sent our gift with Kay-k and Pop. We love you so much. Uncle Justin and Aunt Cissy
6:20 PM
Sugar said…
Happy Birthday, Emily! I read your mommy's blog because of her best friend, Kelly! What a fun girl you seem to be...and certainly loved by many! Her baby pictures sure are beautiful. What a darling family you have. Thanks for sharing your funny stories!
9:06 PM
Randee said…
Happy B - Lated Birthday Miss. Emily. I love your sweet smile. Your such a Beautiful Young Girl just like your Little Sissy , And Mama , & Aunt Kelly too.
5:06 PM
Immeasurably More Mama said…
Happy Birthday Emily!
8:34 PM
We've Got Scents said…
Hope she had a great birthday! Glad to know she and I share the same special day:)
Blessings for a wonderfuly 2010 for you and your family,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
8:09 PM
Sara Campbell said…
Happy Birthday to Emily!
3:10 PM
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