Growing up

Watching Lilly graduate from preschool last month, I had a lot of emotions brewing.  I mean, it's been two years since she started, and that's basically HALF HER LIFE at this point! I'm astounded by the amount of knowledge and skill and confidence she's gained during that time. It's thrilling to see her slowly growing into her adult self, but I hate how quickly I'm losing my baby. Such is life, I suppose.

  

Not only has she graduated from preschool, she is now officially four AND A HALF!

 

An occasion that, she felt, warranted chocolate cake with white frosting.

And how could I resist?
I love how much she loves her 1/2 birthdays. 

I also love how proud she was the day she learned how to do this: 

Which is absolutely crazy pants, because I still remember her like this . . .

and this . . .

and this . . .