FIVE ~ Heidi Walter Photography

On Sunday she will be 5.  Already.  How did that happen?  I think all parents wonder the same thing…how did these little tiny babies get so big so fast?  The days seem so long, but the years fly by.  To me, she is still my baby.  I still think of her as always being an extension of my hip and I carried her around…everywhere.  I secretly loved it, but probably complained how heavy she was.  I still call her baby girl….and most of the time she doesn’t correct me.

Jenna you are such a delight…and you make us laugh every single day.  I love that you are a girlie girl…but are not afraid to play in the dirt or run around and kick a soccer ball with your brother.  I love that you will eat just about any vegetable, but no fruit…I just find that so oddly funny.   I love that you are a snugglebug and for a mom, there is nothing better than the sweet smell of your child.   I love that you love school and your friends and you are so friendly to everyone you meet ~ even the random people at Coffee Bean that we probably need to discuss….  You are my joy & my heart. (…tears are now totally dripping on my keyboard….)

I had so much fun taking these pictures of Jenna…she picked out her outfits and I let her choose wherever she wanted for the pictures.  There was only one tree that I was unable to accomodate…can’t believe how daring she was!   We had fun…mommy & Jenna time; I often think about how long I actually have with my sweet little girl until she will want to run off to the beach with her friends.  Five years have gone by so quickly & I wish I could just keep her little for just a little while longer. (…more tears…I’m such sap….)  As much as I want to keep her little, I am so proud of the little person she is becoming…and I am so proud to be her mom & I am so blessed to have her in my life.  I have always said my children are my greatest accomplishments, I really can’t think of anything else that comes close.

Happy Birthday Jenna…you will always be my baby girl.  xo