FIVE!!!

Wow. Today Peyton turns 5 and I have NO idea where the time has gone. As I was looking back through all of our pictures to find a few to post of Peyton, there were quite a few tears. Mostly tears thinking back to all the challenges that Peyton has faced over the past five years. Then there were also some tears of joy - it really is amazing to see how she's progressed, and we're so incredibly thankful for the delightful little girl she is! God's blessed us in so many ways, but I consider Peyton's progress one of the biggest blessings of all. As a mom it just melts my heart to see Peyton's compassion for others and her ability to instantly change your mood by flashing a simple smile at you. Oh how I love that little peanut!!

Peyton, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I hope you know how proud Daddy and I are of you!! We love you!!!