Happy Birthday to my sweet Emerald!!

Emerald at about 2 weeks old, on her first Easter. So tiny!

Emerald at 6 months of age, on her finalization day. I love this picture of her.

Age 15 months skipping rocks trying to be just like daddy.

Hiking in Alaska at 15 months.

18 months and those cheeks--you just want to squeeze them!

You love cheering on those Cats. We are raising a future K-Stater.

You've always loved your Mango.

Age 2 1/2 just before we moved back to Kansas.

You are and always have been a cowgirl--loving those horsies.

Emerald at age 3 1/2 on her first day of preschool.

Age 3 1/2 and loves to play dress-up!

Age 4 and this is the smile I get when asked to pose for the camera.

My little girl is turning 4 years old!! 4 just sounds old. No longer a baby, no longer a toddler even. She is our big girl and shows her independence even more each day. She still loves her Mango, her puppy-girl, and is in love with all the men in her life--especially daddy and her 2 little brothers. We worry about that boy-loving thing when she gets older, especially with those beautiful eyes of hers. She can be stubborn at times, but never too bad. She is definitely all girl, loving her princess things and playing dress-up. We can't seem to get her un-glued from the television these days. Emerald's brilliance continues to amaze us as she proves over and over just how much more she knows than we realize. She couldn't be any sweeter to her 2 brothers. We are so incredibly lucky to have this little jewel in our lives. We thank God for her each and every day. On this special day we wish for you a year continued with health and happiness and for you to continue to be the sweet little angel that you are. We love you Emerald Rea Pankewich! Happy Birthday munchkin!