Aven's 4th

Aven at birth, one, two, three, and four. I'm especially amazed at the change
 between last year and this year.

 My beautiful Aven turned FOUR YEARS OLD today! I'm amazed at how fast the time has gone and I find so much joy in her every single day, when she's not busy making me crazy, anyway. 

A portrait of the birthday girl.

Aven being cheered on by her biggest fan.

Yesterday we had a family party for her. She was so amazed by her presents that her mouth hung open with surprise and delight through the whole present opening process.

Wearing the Merida (Brave) dress I made for her.

Wearing yet another princess dress and blowing out the candles on the poorly decorated cake I made her. At least it tasted yummy, right?

We love this girl!