When I was 4 years old....

When Charlotte is older I pray she will look back on her childhood and remember this day forever....

Boots were worn...

The Buckaroos all came...

Cake was eaten...
(Why yes, I did make that Cowgirl boot cake!!)

And this little cowgirl turned 4.
Is she not the most adorable little cowgirl ever?
I just want to sign her up for Howdy Doody.

There were Galloping Races...

And preschool square dancing...

And then there was Tina. Tina the Pony!!
Yes, I am that mom who got her daughter a pony for her birthday party.

Baby Henny slept through most the party...

And we got a semi-decent family picture...
they may not be looking but at least they are smiling!

Charlotte, we love you little girl and are SO thankful to have you in our family! I can't believe this girl is already 4! It was an awesome party and hopefully she will remember this for the rest of her life.

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Thinking of that--- hoping she remembers this day has made me think about what I remember from being 4. Then the sober reality that she WILL remember being 4. I hope she remembers this great party and these fun memories....but sadly there is SO much about my parenting that I hope she forgets... I have been thinking a lot about this lately. Thinking about my parenting... thinking about the memories I am creating for my children.

Stay tuned... I plan on blogging about my thoughts on this and some action steps I am taking to create God honoring memories to fill my children's hearts.