Leila at 4

My favorite part of keeping a blog happens each January when I print the year's posts in a hard-bound book. We now have three years of Tavern Family History in print. I am telling you, it is the easiest way to scrapbook! I am looking forward to the years ahead when Leila flips through them with us and we can share our memories. With those times in mind, I write this post to Leila.

August 20, 2011 ~ age 4

Words/phrases we LOVE to hear you say...

(it will be a sad day when you outgrow them):

puftit = perfect

chip chops = chocolate chip cookies

ah judgers! = a statement of frustration

rade = past tense of read - "Mommy, we rade that book last night."

honeys = baby dolls - "My honeys are sleeping. Shh."

before it starts blooding

hoop-a-loop = hula hoop

paputer - computer

buh-pyano = piano

Can I be accused? = Can I be excused?

Our gate speaks "panish" = We have to speak to our gate in Spanish.

Words/phrases that we can't believe you use correctly in your everyday conversations:

I prefer

certainly is

actually

perhaps

probably

Is that a good plan?

A sentence that melted your Dad's heart recently:

"Daddy, I prayed that I was a real princess and I married you." (6.23.2011)

A bittersweet moment for your Mom and Dad:

You started pronouncing L correctly. It was no longer a W sound.

Weeda became Leila on July 6, 2011 and you grew up a little bit more before our eyes.

Things you love:

Blankie**Hoppity**books**Aladdin**Hercules**music**hockey**purple**

Ritz Bitz**blue Gatorade**Brian Rafalski**Star Wars**Disney princesses**

squashed pennies**coloring**smurfs**Yo Gabba Gabba**stickers**

painted nails**searching for Hondas on the road**puzzles**Wheat Thins

We love you, Leila Elizabeth! You have filled our home and family with joy, smiles, love, and laughter these past four years. We are truly blessed beyond measure to call you our daughter!!! Happy 4th birthday, Weeda!!