Has it really been four years already?

My daughter turned four years old today, a fact which she is very proud of (though she has her sights set on becoming six). It's hard to believe she's already four, and while I wish she could stay my little princess forever, I'm thankful that she's made it this far without any serious problems (knock on wood). In case you're wondering, she received a Hello Kitty nurse's kit (かわいいかんごふさんバッグ, according to the box), and a toy stroller to go with the doll that she got last month for Christmas (and which she has named "Little Amber"). The Hello Kitty birthday cake also went over well: