November 13th 2011


My sweet Blake,

Today you turn 4 years old. I’ve been reading back through previous letters and it’s hard to imagine how far we’ve all come in 4 years. I feel like I could write a book about you, but I’m going to try to fit it into one letter.

In this last year you have changed so much. I can honestly say I LOVE just hanging out with you. We like to watch TV shows, read princess books or your bible, go shopping together, and sing loud in the car.

You are such an easy kid. You really have taken it easy on us. Daddy HATES to spank you, so it’s a good thing you don’t require many of those! Here are some things about you when you turned four.

• You love to know the meaning of words. Today you’ve asked me what “special” , “silent”, and “beautiful” really mean. It’s hard sometimes to explain in a way that you can truly understand, but we figure it out. There are some question you ask that I don’t happen to know they answer to, but you don’t believe me!! You’ll say “No, Mom, come on….tell me!”

• You are the best big sister in the world. You are so patient with Kate and never jealous of her. This morning I said, “Should we go get Kate up?” and you replied “Of course!!”. You share your toys, comment often on how cute she is, and love to tell me when she’s learned a new word or how to do something on her own. You can’t wait for the day when she moves into your room to sleep with you.

• You sometimes get words mixed up. You like to be the one to push the button on the “alligator” (i.e. elevator). You know that Mommy works at the “HoPsital”. The other day you asked me what the biggest number in the world is and when I asked what you replied “Chameleon!”

• You love God. We were just playing outside the other day and you looked at me and said “We should praise Jesus right here Mommy!” and so we did!! How beautiful for you to be able to express your thankfulness to God for what he has done for us at such a young age.

• A little quirk you have right now is praying for those who have already passed this life. You like to pray for my Grandpa, our sweet cousin Gemma who went to be with Jesus before taking her first breath and our dog Bubba who died earlier this year.

• We have a sweet friend Bobby, who is battling cancer, and if we ever forget to plead with the Lord for him you remind us!

• You still are a Daddy’s girl, but I think you’ve become just as much a Mommy’s girl this year.

• You can write your name, it’s so fun to see you learning new things.

• You take swim classes and are doing a great job swimming! You can float on your back, then turn over to a full swim! I go to the Mommy and me class with Kate and you do a great job sitting beside the pool cheering us on.

• Your favorite song is “God is bigger than the boogie man” by the Veggie tales. You know every word and belt it out!

• Your favorite movie is “The Nice Monsters” aka: Monsters, Inc.

• You’ve spent a few weeks in Arkansas visiting Grammie, Grandma and Nana this year. It was so hard for me to let you go, but it’s also very important that you get to know your family even though we don’t live close by. When I once called to check on you, you told me "Grammie bought me new things at the new things store...and remember Mom!! Never give up!!"

• Nana and Papaw came to visit for your birthday. You, Nana and I went to a store called “Sam Moon”. It’s all purses and jewlery….oh my goodness you were in heaven! You picked out so many bracelets and earrings and purses. You exclaimed “This store is AWESOME!”

So Blake, I hope this letter helps you remember being 3. I can’t wait to see what 4 has in store for us!!

Daddy and I love you to the moon (and on to the sun.)

All my love,

Mommy