Just a quick photo round-up of our weekend and Xi’s Birthday Party! She had a blast. It was a horse themed gift extravaganza and she was so excited. She is in-love with all things princess and ponies, so that’s what she got! After everyone left Saturday night she kept telling me thank you for her party. She fell asleep with a smile on her face and in her heart. Thank you everyone for making it such a wonderful time!
The day this little girl was born was one of the happiest of my life. I felt that way at the birth of all my kids and my grandson. Xi’s birth was a bit rougher than her siblings as she was posterior and a pound bigger. She was born at home on the farm we lived on at the time, in a nice warm tub of water. That day was so exciting for all of us. Lola was with us and boy was she excited! She’s an amazing little soul and we are so fortunate to have her in our world.
Happy Birthday my darling daughter. I cannot believe you are 4 now! We all love you more than words will ever express and are so proud to be a part of your world. Thank you for choosing us…
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children
.” Gandhi
“Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them,
but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
and He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let our bending in the archer’s hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies,
so He loves also the bow that is stable.” Kahlil Gibran
Enjoy the photos.
William and me…I’m in-love with my gorgeous granson!
Xi is pretty crazy about him too!
Xi and her birthday crown I made. This will grow with her through the years, and every year I plan on adding something else to the embellishments.
Playing with a couple of her gifts.
Pinata treats!
We didn’t use a stick to get the treats out of the pinata as Xi didn’t want it “hurt”, so we attached ribbons and the kids all pulled them at once.
Hanging with Grandpa.
I can’t help it, he’s just too darn cute!
Xi’s new dress from Auntie Grace, and cowgirl hat from Grandma Martse and Papa Dennis. This was on Sunday, her actual birthday and we were leaving to go to brunch.
The actual Birthday day ensemble, dress and boots via Auntie Grace. Hat from Grandma and Papa.
Cousins!
Lola helping Xi with her cake.
Part of the party crowd!
Doing her “scary cowgirl” impression.
Listening closely to something daddy is telling her.
What an adorable little girl— and boy. How lucky you are.
Happy Birthday Xi! I cannot believe she's four! Martina will be 4 on October 26…I guess we "met" when we were pregnant or trying, I think it was you, me and OPV on FF as the "crunchy group" lol.
The time sure has flown. The pics are gorgeous and that grandson of yours is super squishy and cute!
Thanks for sharing!
Breeze~aka Allgirls lol
It looks like a good time was had by all!
Oh happy birthday, beautiful photo's…xxx
What a great post for her birthday. They are so cute! 🙂
Happy Birthday, Xi! Sure looks like that birthday party was fun, fun, fun. I love the birthday crown. And your grandson is adorable!
Happy Birthday Xi! What a fun party:)
Time sure does fly, I remember when we were all pregnant together 🙂
The crown and doll are adorable, everyone looks like they had a great time…I enjoyed reading Khalil Gibran poem again…it's a great one! Nice post, thanks for sharing!
Yay..what fun! Looks like a super wonderful time! great post!
What a beautiful birthday crown, and a great sounding special day
What an amazing fun filled, joyous celebration with so many loved ones! What a cherished little girl, Xi is! Your birthday crown is gorgeous!
I LOVE those pictures of you and William, what a lucky grandbaby :)!
Much love and many hugs! Marina
what a beautiful family you have cat!
happy birthday to your sweet little one : )
I love the new pictures in your header — a perfect intro to all that Cat is about!
Looks very fun and special. Your talent for making things is inspiring.