Happy Birthday, baby girl

4 years ago? Really? Hard to imagine we ever lived without this smile.

And the constant posing. She is now officially the only kid who will gladly pose for pictures for me. (Ben will if he is doing something embarassing, the picture of which will prevent him taking office some day, but that's another story.)

Ali at 4. Well, the NICU nurse who on day 3 of Ali's life said, "Good luck with this one" has proven to be prophetic. She is a wonderful, joyful, loud, wild girl. What else about ali at 4?

Favorite colors: Pink and purple
Favorite character: Hello Kitty
Favorite footwear: Cowboy boots (with "any boots" coming in second)
Favorite game: Playing "kitties" with Ben, or hello Kitty BINGO with Mom
Favorite animal: Butterfly
Favorite tv show: Dora, High School Musical, Shake it up (bad parenting)
Favorite book: Pinkalicious
Favorite food: Brownies, cupcakes, ice cream (sweet tooth, anyone?)
Favorite saying: HI-YAH! (thanks, Miss Piggy)
Pet she wants: "Cute little beautiful puppy"
What she wants to be: Mommy and teacher

Can't wait to see her at 14. Oh wait, maybe I can.  ;)