3 Years Old and All Grown Up

I just don't believe it has been 3 years since this little girl graced us with her presence!  

Our lives were forever changed on that November afternoon and we cannot imagine our lives without her.

God has blessed us with a spunky, big-hearted, strong-willed, super-smart little girl and we are so thankful He chose us to be her parents!

Sadly, I think it has probably been a year since I did a little "Arden Update" so hopefully I won't leave anything out!

She continues to be a great sleeper---usually sleeps 10-12 hours a night

Still walks on her tippy toes :)

First things she asks for each morning: brekstast (breakfast) and daddy

She is so curious and is always listening to everything we say (hmmm.....this sounds a little more like nosey instead of curious!)

Has been fully potty-trained since May (2 1/2 yrs)

Can recite her ABC's and can identify many of them when written

Is learning letter sounds

Can count to 15...almost 20

Knows her full name as well as our first and last names

Is often shy when she first meets someone, but will soon talk your ear off if you let her :)

Has an imaginary friend named Carmeniques (sounds like Dominique) who has been around for almost a year

Loves her friend Molly---talks about her NON-STOP!

Apparently has a boyfriend @ school named Jackson :)

Is extremely strong-willed

Loves music

Has an excellent vocabulary

Asks LOTS of questions

Loves books.  She is starting to "read" and it is so cute!

Is becoming a better eater.

Loves to help make decisions---from what she is going to wear to what car we drive or what we will have for dinner.  She is very opinionated :)

Can buckle and unbuckle herself in the carseat---this is a HUGE help!

Her favorite color is blue

Is the best big sister Tucker could ask for!

Arden Leigh, we are so blessed to call you our daughter.  You are the light of our lives and you bring us so much joy each day.  We are proud of the little girl you are and can't wait to watch you grow this year.  

WE LOVE YOU!