Dear Hayden,

Today, you are 4 years old! We had a very special day. Dad stayed home from work, so we got some really good family time together!

You went to school, and they celebrated with you there:
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You handed out bubbles to your school friends as favors:
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After school, we went to “Old McDonald’s” for lunch (your choice).

Tonight, Nana and Papa and Meggy came over for dinner. We ate the food you chose (Mac and Cheese, chicken and edemame).

After dinner, we ate cake:
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You opened presents, too! Nana and Papa got you a bike:
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Barbie can ride with you:
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Megan and Jeffrey got you a mini bouncy house and a ball pit:
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Then, we watched a slideshow of your fourth year:
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It was a great day!

Most of all though, tonight I’m reflecting on how four years ago tonight, I became a mama. You made me a mama. You’ve taught me so much. I love you more than I could ever tell you — more than I ever thought was possible… before four years ago tonight.

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Love you,
Mama