Eight years of Sarah...

Today is Sarah's birthday. She had a wonderful day. Her grandma is visiting from Hawaii. Grandma has a way of making Sarah feel special. Chris escaped from work for an hour so we could have a party and Grandpa and Grandma Rawlins were sure to shower Sarah with love. Even though he didn't feel well, Ammon went out of his way to make a banner and party hats and do anything he could to make Sarah's day special. Nathan and Beth have been keeping Sarah entertained all day. Sarah has a way of demanding special treatment. She's a sweet girl and was very excited to receive gifts of things she could make and do. Would you like to see how she has grown over the years?

2002: She's a pretty little newborn. (At 9 lbs 8 oz, she was anything but little.)

Age 1 and loving her cake.

Age 2: I love that her attitude comes out in her face.

Age 3: with Ammon

I can't believe this is the best picture I have of her 4th birthday.

Future reference: 4-years-old is too young for a friend party.

Flamingos are still Sarah's favorite animal.

Her Cinderella costume is still hanging around--a little worse for wear.

I love her.

What? Another flamingo? No wonder she didn't want a flamingo today.

Sarah makes our lives colorful.

We are blessed to have her in our family.