Happy Fifth Birthday Vika!

Happy Fifth Birthday Vika!  This girl has watch several of us have birthday and she was beyond ready for her birthday!  When asked what she wanted for her birthday, the answer was consistent:  “a Dora and Boots Birthday Cake!”   For never celebrating a birthday, she totally knew how she wanted to celebrate her special day:  it was all about the singing and blowing out the candles on her Dora and Boots birthday cake.

Vika did not celebrate her birthday just once this year, but instead twice over a period of three weeks!!!  Babushka and Dedushka flew out to be with us for nearly two weeks and she had her first birthday party with them, as well as Justin and his family. 

Then Auntie Jenn and Auntie's Boy flew out for four days and was here on her actual birthday, so we celebrated her turning five...again!  She didn't get older...but she insists she definitely got bigger when Auntie was here :)

Here are a few words that describe Vika:

smiley

loving

affectionate
happy

playful

musical
(did I mention she is taking piano lessons and still loves to sing)

A few things she loves:

Dora, Clifford, Curious George, monkeys, dogs, running, being read to, the park, coloring, play doh, M&Ms (thanks to Babushka), southern sweet tea, potatoes, pasta

A few people she adores and loves:
Babushka

Dedushka

Auntie Jenn
Auntie’s Boy (Jesse)

Justin

Chuck
Joyce

Kristin

Nana

Papa

Jackie

Alex (her big sis)

Michelle
Michelle #2

Abby
Auntie Steph

Sylas

Kathy

Nana

Pastor Rick (with all his suckers)
Lori (with her MANY kiddos)
and…MAMA!!

From the first time I ever laid eyes on Vika’s photo, I knew she was my lil’ girl. She is such a precious gift, and I’m so thankful the Lord chose me to be her Mama.  It is really hard to put it into words how well she fits into my family and how much she blesses me daily. Vika is such a joy and it is a true privilege to spend this lifetime with her.  It is mind boggling to me...five years ago, in St. Petersburg, RU, a beautiful baby girl named Viktoria was born...Happy Birthday little one – you will always be my Baby Girl!