Well, our baby girl will be turning 4 this coming Wednesday, June 15.  My, how the time has flown by.  It feels like yesterday when Keith and I were preparing for the birth of our first little one.  Elise has grown up so fast, but we have enjoyed watching her grow, learn, question, and discover.  She has always been so creative and imaginative - and it's just so much fun to see!

This weekend, we celebrated this milestone with lots of friends and family.  Elise opted for a "Care Bear" Birthday party at the park.  Despite the heat, we were fortunate to land a spot at the park under a big Gazebo.  The kiddos had a great time, and the adults had nice visits :)  All in all - a great morning!  That evening, we celebrated with our family at our home and had a more quiet time with dinner and visiting.  Elise got lots of nice presents from everyone and is so excited about turning 4.  We plan to celebrate, just the four of us, on Wednesday - and take her to the restaurant of her choice :)  Thanks to everyone who made Elise's day special :)  We love you Elise Marie!