Essence of Now: Four

It’s been a long week in these parts and I’m exhausted.

My camera wasn’t out much but we did have a very special occasion in our house that has to be celebrated.

This crazy little kid turned FOUR!

birthday girl

Just yesterday she was turning three.

3rd birthday

And the day before that she was turning two.

2nd birthday

And the day before that she was shoving cupcake in her face on her very first birthday.

1st birthday

Ah, how time flies.

4th birthday

Happy birthday my little Layla belle!

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