Friday, October 06, 2006

33 hours and 4 years

October 5th, 2002
My sweet little Savannah was born.
It took us 2 days to name her because I HAD to wait to meet her to give her a name.
She popped out with red hair and I couldn't believe it.
Her name fits her perfectly.
She is the epitome of a redhead.
After 33 hours of labor and a terrible spinal headache from the epidural one of the first things I said was "I would do that 1000 times just to have her."
I'm so proud of the lovely little girl she has become.
She rode her first roller coaster ride yesterday at Disneyland and belly laughed through the whole thing. I'll never forget that.
I love her more than life itself.

Big Chubaroo

Visiting Daddy on depolyment in Hawaii (21 months)

Savannah and cousin Zechariah.


Playing at the beach in La Jolla

Our favorite bouncy ball...


Silliness with best bud Cousin Alex


Proud Big Sister.


I've got daddy wrapped around my little finger...

25 comments:

Mz.Elle said...

OH! She is gorgeous!
I can see her sparkling,fun personality shining through in all those photos. What a treasure:)
Happy Birthday to your darlin' girl!

Jessia Snow said...

Happy birthday Savannah!!! She really is the best little girl I know.

Which ride was the maiden voyage for Red?

Gingers Mom said...

We rode Thunder Mountain first. SO FUN.
Then we braved Splash Mountain. Eeek! She rode in the front. I was so scared. I told Dan, over and over "hold onto her as if life depends on it!!"

Her face in the picture at the big drop looked TERRIFIED. I felt bad. But she said, "let's do it again!!"

Miss Kelly said...

What a doll!
Thunder Mountain and The Matterhorn were Evan's favourites. We didn't get to Splash Mountain because of the line ups. ~sigh~ We'd love to go back and visit some time soon...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET SAVANNAH!

Anonymous said...

She is so adorable. All of your kids are. How DO you do it???

Happy birthday, kid!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Savannah!! She is a beautiful little girl. Are you sure she's four, not fourteen?! I bet she is a great big sister to her little brothers too. If she is anything like Virginia, she loves having little people to boss around! What a brave girl to go on Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain! Hope she had a great day.

Unknown said...

I can not believe how big she has gotten. No long a baby but a little girl. I my goodness. I have presents....I'll be sending them soon. Just been late. That beach picure just shocked me at how big she has gotten.

Tina Dray said...

they grow so quick don't they i don't know where all the time goes! Dr. John sent me today!

Lori's Minute said...

She is without a doubt the most beautiful readhead I have ever seen!!!! What a cutie!

Sent by Dr. John, a guy who has too much time on his hands and thinks the rest of us do, too (just kidding...we love going to his link picks!).

Pendullum said...

Happy Happy Birthday to your wee one!!!!
They grow so fast...
And with those photos...Wow!!!!

Anonymous said...

she's gorgeous! the first picture, I thought was a doll! Dr. John sent me!

Cindy said...

How cute! Next thing you know, she'll be running in one of Dr. John's marathons!

Margaret said...

She is a cutie! Our daughter will turn 4 next month and is about the same age. Only we live in Savannah and her name is Katie. (Katherine) An Irish name but we didn't get the red hair and freckles we were expecting.

-Margie (stopping by via Dr. John)

Margaret said...

She is a cutie! Our daughter will turn 4 next month and is about the same age. Only we live in Savannah and her name is Katie. (Katherine) An Irish name but we didn't get the red hair and freckles we were expecting.

-Margie (stopping by via Dr. John)

Charlene Amsden said...

Dr. John sent me to wish Savannah a happy birthday. What a bright, beautiful child. I love the light that shines from her eyes.

Janets Planet said...

What a cutie. My son has red hair.

Playing six degrees of Dr. John.

Bazza said...

I think wifey visits you occasionally, I'll leave it to her, it's a wifey kind of site. Dr John sent me.

Caro said...

She's so cute!

I wanted a redhead but didn't get one. I'll come here and ogle yours if you don't mind!

Stacy said...

A belated Happy Birthday wish for a beautiful little girl!
Here from Dr. John's.

Catch said...

And what a gorgeous little redhead she is!!!! Boht of your kids are beautiful!!!! Running Dr Johns marathon...you are his link of the day.

Louisiana said...

your daughter is an angel. oh my goodness, how much cuteness can one little body hold..Happy Birthday to her and congratulations on the Blessing of her coming to the parents...here send via dr.John

Jerry Bowley said...

Yeah, daughters are pretty cool, aren't they? I didn't go through labor to get mine, but she means the world to me just the same!

Dr. John sent me...

The Domesticator said...

Beautiful baby...growing up into a beautiful little girl. Hope her day is special!

Trailady said...

What a sweet little princess! Of course, I'm partial to redheads. HEE HEE

Love the pictures!!!!

Anonymous said...

What a sweet post. Thanks for sharing the pics. You make some beautiful kiddos.