Briana's Birthday post...finally

So I have now repented for not getting this post done in time to have it posted this morning. But at least I will still have this post done on her bithday, even it if is almost over. So, to make up for being late, I put a lot of pictures in. I'm so grateful for my sweet Briana. She is such a beautiful little girl, with so many darling personality traits. So, enjoy the pictures!

Here I am holding Briana and Josh on Bri's birthday. On the day she was born, I went to visit during my lunch hour, but then decided to take the rest of the day off work. I'm so glad I did, because I got to hold Bri all afternoon, and could already feel her sweet spirit. What a special baby!

I love this picture, right after she was born, with Stace, Josh and I holding her.

Here is one of Aunt Jan holding her. She was just such a cute baby that I just have to include a lot of pictures. And, Josh sure loves his sister!

Here she is with her two cousins that were born within a few months--Lizzie and Truman.

Here she is at Adam's 30th birthday party

This was at cousin Emma's baby blessing. We found a bunch of the kids sitting under the table eating candy corns. So cute!

This was the night before her baby brother was born, doing bubbles on our porch. I love her smile in this one!

This was in the hospital after visiting baby brother Brayden. I love that she and Josh are holding hands.

And here is one of me holding her on Christmas day 2007. I love that she still sucks her thumb.

Here she is with Aunt Jan and Emma last year, dressed as a Princess for Emma's birthday party. She looks so pretty in pink!

I love this picture of me reading a story to the kids--her eyes are so big and beautiful in this one--and she loves Puff the Magic Dragon.

Here she is with her tea set she got last Christmas

And finally, these last two pictures are from the family birthday party we had a week ago. I can't believe my little Bri is already 5 years old. It's been so fun to watch her grow up. I love you, Binana!