Zion is 4!

Sorry, that I have been MIA from THL. Busy is an understatement. Wow. Tired. Weak. Running from one thing to the next. February is a crazy month for us. Valentines….Andy and Zion's birthdays….birthday parties…Ladies Candlelight Dinner at church….youth conference etc…..crazy times. I am running on E but loving the celebrations. I love planning parties and all…… I have been brewing lots of posts for THL but no time to get it out. ;) 

Today, I am sharing some pix from Zion's party with our family! I can not believe she is 4! What in the world! She is such a doll! I love the little lady she is turning into. I look at her everyday in awe. She is such a big girl now. Here are some pix I rummaged through……….what a beauty.

Her birth announcement. LOVE!!!!!!!! Her birth story is HERE. 

I still tear up when I look at pictures and share stories about my girls. It is so overwhelming how much love I have for them. I take it foregranted sometimes. I am soooo blessed! I will never forget what it was like holding her right after birth. Listening to Glorious Ruins and tearing streaming down my cheeks, thanking my King for this gift. In an instant, I was a mama to her. My Zion (presence in God). She teaches me grace/patience/love/joy/thankfulness/faith/excitement everyday. 

And then there is the whole sister thing…… my word…… she is such an amazing sister and friend to Zakiyah. 2.5 years age gap….and I am blown away with her love for Zakiyah Nova! I catch them cuddling/holding hands/ playing together constantly. She tells Z everyday that she is her best friend and that she loves her! It is a mother's dream to hear those words….. She teaches sister everything she knows. We are planning on having them share a room soon….. can not wait! 

 and man, is she a DADDY'S GIRL. But, can you blame her? My hus is the best! 

 Zion's favs at 4.

Food: berries. chicken/sweet potato fries. mac'n cheese. carrots and broccoli trees.

Music: What does the Fox say? Running by Hillsong. How to Believe, a tinkerbell song. Let it be Known by Worship Central

Clothes: dress up! Princess attire (jammies/ shirts) headband from Tia

Cartoon: Strawberry Shortcake, Tinkerbell

Activities: ART, playing kitchen and dress up, puzzles.

Zion loves her dollies, blanket from Grandma, Lovies from Auntie Nell

This year, we started a new tradition! For every birthday in our home, we do 5 days! So, 5 days of Zion and 5 days of Andy happened! Everyday, they get something special….whether it is card, or a coffee, or a small gift. We had Zion eat off her "you are special" plate! I love birthdays and making my family feel important/loved/special! It was a lot of fun!

Here are some pix from our celebration with family. We had a Grilled Cheese bar, marshmallows, animal crackers, fruit, chips, and carrots! Random but perfect for a 4 year old. 

Noelle made yummy cupcakes!

Grandpa Jim!

Grandma Beege with the kids.

Love this series 

Zion talking on her Tinkerbell phone from Grandma Loni! 

My mom made this blanket for her- It is now dragged around everywhere ;)

Closing eyes for present that my dad made…..

How cute is that bunk bed for her dolls? PERFECT!

I will post more soon on her Fairy party with her friends! Happy Tuesday!!!! 

5 things….

I thought it would be fun to share with you some random fun things with you today! I scored these modern wood blocks for the girls here! I love that they are upper/lower case letters. We are working on that with Zion. She got to open them today for Day3 of Zion (her bday is Wed.) 

My parents gave Zi this bunk bed this weekend for her dolls. My dad made it for her! Purple is her fav. color. The minnie blanket my mom made her too! She got the owl from Aunt Cindy and fairy from her aunt/uncle. This corner makes me smile……Zion's "orgasized" area! Hilarious.

I am obessed with kantha everything. My cousin, Brit surprised me with this beauty yesterday! It is residing in my Master bathroom. I LOVE IT! 

Tundra.

Winter.

Cold. 

Snow. 

Brisk.

Over it.

But, what I love it these Sardines playing in our yard. 

How cute is this modern lamp? Love the shade and concrete mix! 

Cass Life // Valentines Edition

Happy Valentines Day!!!!! I love this holiday! It gets a lot of gruff from people, but I have always loved it. Single or not. I remember being 19 and getting a bouquet of flowers from an anoymous friend, "I am waiting for you! Love, Your Knight and ShiningArmor!" I have always taken 2.14 to show my peeps they are special! I love spoiling Andy, Zion and Zakiyah! Love all around! We made lots of cards this week for the holiday! 

We picked up these cute envelopes at Hobby Lobby and put a foam sticker and sucker in each one. Zion addressed 35 total! She did wonderful! Her little classmates were so excited for the party at church.

I found this free printable here! I loved doing a candy alternative! Plus, I tend to say "lame sauce" and this was a little more positive! Zion colored the tops to put on. We brought these to my friend's daycare to celebrate with her kiddos!

I found this lovely idea on Bonnie's blog! (She is one of my favs) I didn't use sticker paper like it said. I just used paper and double stick tape. My hus loves tea and I thought it would be fun and sweet to surprise him with this! I chose a Hot Spicy Cinnaman Sunset for the flavor // perf for V Day. I also got him so new shoes to spoil him, considering he has been duct taping the bottom of his to not get water in them;)

I got the ladies some adorable Zubel yarn dolls. Mermaid and Ballerina! They have napped already today in Zion's room! 

Zion has been walking around in her night gown for a day now! She got it as a trade in for all the candy she has collected from V Day. I have fun with all the exchanges, but can not handle the whining/negotating for candy. Problem solved…..

Not sure if you checked out my Bathroom Reveal yesterday! I am in heaven when I am in this new favorite room!

 CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!!!!!!! Prepping for a 4th birthday party! Check out my ballerina! Zakiyah and Zion are stoked to celebrate. Five days of Zi/Andy starts tomorrow. Their birthdays are on 2.19! Tinkerbell party is under way…...

This little lady is offically 18 months next week! She is hilarious. Offically, kissing us all the time…..trying to talk. Yells "Mama, DaDa, Zi and Kiyah"! We are chasing after her and keeping her safe. Ha. But, man she knows how to make me laugh! Love her so much.

My dear friends had their first baby girl (third child) this week! Look at her! What a miracle! Her name is Zayda Ever Dawn! She is loved so much by many!!!!!!

 Happy Valentines! Loves to all my THL friends. Thanks for sharing this space with me!


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