Rachel turns 4!

Rachel about to blow her candles, Danielle, Daisy, Julia, Nathan are 4 of the 5 cousins that joined us that night. :)

Princess and Mommy

Papa and Lala with Rachel.

Rachel and Yaya

Danielle, Rachel, James and Julia posing with Chuck E.

We didn't plan a big event to celebrate Rachel's b-day this year, due to our family trip in early July. We decided to go to Chuck E. Cheese with the grandparents and uncle. I also called my aunt and asked her to invite her children and grandchildren for Rachel to play with. Even though it was totally a last minute thing, we all had a blast. Rachel was so excited to have her cousins there to help her celebrate. Ben and I were just overwhelmed by our family and their love for our daughter (and us too). :) God has truly blessed us tremendously.

Rachel,

God has truly blessed your Daddy and I with YOU. You are HIS child and we are eternally grateful that God has trusted us with caring for you.

You are our SUNSHINE and brighten our days with your sweet smile. Your positive attitude is so contagious. Your sweet spirit is such a breath of fresh air. :) I pray that God will bless you always. Your Daddy and I pray daily that you'd make the decision to ask Jesus into your heart and live for HIM always.

We love you so much BABY GIRL <--- and yes, you'll always be our baby AND we'll NEVER stop loving you! :)
Love always,
Mommy & Daddy