On June 13th my little girl decided to grow up once again. We got her a new outfit, slippers, and a Nintendo DS. Here's some pictures of our birthday girl before we headed out to eat for her b-day dinner. I know everyone thinks their daughters are the prettiest, but seriously, look at this sweet face. Gorgeous!
Ready to open presents at grandma's.
Brit and Bailee sharing the b-day spotlight.
I told Bailee that her 8Th birthday would be her last big friends party. This year I told her she could choose 5 friends for a sleepover. Trey slept over at his cousins house so Bailee could have plenty of girl time without any disturbances. And that's exactly what happened. The girls had pizza, chocolate pie and ice cream, manicures, games, movies, and a little sleep. All on their own, Bailee's friends made a treasure hunt for her with sweet little notes around the house. Love how my girl has people in her life that make her feel special.
I must confess. After finding out that we were having a boy I felt that I've had to grieve a little... for the fact that my baby girl is growing out of her baby girl stage so quickly. That I'll never have it again. I've loved every moment of having a daughter. Sure there's ALOT of drama and tears that come with having a girl, but there's nothing like it either. Everything from painting fingernails together to people saying we look alike. Bailee is halfway to adulthood. I don't have many regrets with the time that's past. Just things like rushing through goodnight tuck-in's a little too fast, not using my video camera enough, not stealing enough kisses, etc. Things like that. Mostly I can't let myself regret not enjoying the NOW enough and embrace everything about it...along with our future.
Love you Bailee Boo, and I am so excited for all the time we still have together, even if it means I'm getting older in the meantime.
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